Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Michigan | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $49,990 | $53,934 | -7% |
| Median hourly wage | $24.03 | $25.93 | -7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $51,965.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Welder in Michigan is $49,990, or about $24.03 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Welders is $53,934. Michigan is -7% below the national median.
Entry-level welders in Michigan typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 13,330 welder jobs on record and a median salary of $49,990, Michigan offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, welders rank 477 of the 774 occupations reported in Michigan — higher than 38% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Power Distributors and Dispatchers at $116,780, Power Plant Operators at $105,820, Gas Plant Operators at $100,500 — all figures are median annual wages for Michigan.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Michigan levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 91.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, welders rank 477 of the 774 occupations reported in Michigan — higher than 38% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Michigan | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $116,780 | $450 |
| Power Plant Operators | $105,820 | $1,220 |
| Gas Plant Operators | $100,500 | $540 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $84,030 | $180 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $82,800 | $490 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $72,430 | $40 |
Michigan levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 91.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 774 occupations in Michigan.