Pay data / Welders / Salary / Michigan
Welder Salary
in Michigan
Welders in Michigan (MI) earn a median of $49,900 a year, about $24 an hour. That runs roughly 2% above the national median for welders, with most earning between $34,700 and $74,400.
Bottom 10%
$34,700
MI Median
$49,900
Top 10%
$74,400
Welder pay by experience in Michigan
- Entry / Fabricator$32,400$16/hr
Shop welding and learning processes.
- Certified Welder$49,900$24/hr
AWS-certified on common processes and positions.
- Specialty / Pipe Welder$72,400$35/hr
6G pipe, TIG, and travel work.
Welder pay in Michigan metros
- Detroit$48,800$23/hr
- Grand Rapids$53,100$26/hr
- Warren$51,500$25/hr
Certification in Michigan
Welders are certified rather than licensed, typically to AWS or ASME standards for the processes and positions they run. Certifications, not a state license, gate the higher-paying work.
Frequently asked
- How much do welders make in Michigan?
- Welders in Michigan earn a median of $49,900 per year, about $24 per hour. That is roughly 2% above the national median. Most earn between $34,700 and $74,400.
- What is the highest-paying place for welders in Michigan?
- Among Michigan's major metros, Grand Rapids tends to pay welders the most, near $53,100 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a welder in Michigan?
- Welders are certified rather than licensed, typically to AWS or ASME standards for the processes and positions they run. Certifications, not a state license, gate the higher-paying work. In Michigan, employers hire on certifications and demonstrated skill rather than a state license.
Welder pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Michigan by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.