Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers Salary in Michigan
Median Annual Salary
$48,930
$23.53/hr
Salary Range
$37,440 – $72,420
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
13,640
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.2%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$52,556
real purchasing power
4.1% below the national median ($51,000)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$37,440 (entry)$48,930 (median)$72,420 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+24.3%
$10,960 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Bay City | $52,460 | 120 |
| Ann Arbor | $52,430 | 270 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $50,250 | 5,240 |
| Niles | $50,230 | 260 |
| Midland | $49,650 | 80 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $49,380 | 360 |
| Battle Creek | $48,910 | 140 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $48,860 | 210 |
| Traverse City | $48,380 | 140 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $48,100 | 2,450 |
| Jackson | $47,870 | 170 |
| Saginaw | $47,600 | 200 |
| Monroe | $47,390 | 200 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $46,850 | 270 |
| Flint | $46,700 | 170 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.