Michigan
Welder pay in Michigan
What welders earn in Michigan: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 16 metro areas, plus job counts and 64 listed training programs.
- $53,820Average pay (state)
- $39,090Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $49,990Median pay (state)
- $70,200Top 10% earn over
13,330 jobs in Michigan · 64 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in Michigan
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $39,090 | $46,520 | $49,990 | $59,190 | $70,200 | $53,820 | 13,330 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City, MI | $39,840 | $46,910 | $57,760 | $82,410 | $85,430 | $64,860 | 130 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $40,200 | $48,210 | $54,180 | $64,060 | $77,310 | $57,750 | 220 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $46,380 | $48,060 | $52,970 | $59,870 | $60,730 | $54,230 | 210 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $39,000 | $47,650 | $51,810 | $61,010 | $75,760 | $55,900 | 4,580 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $40,590 | $47,540 | $50,370 | $60,490 | $74,080 | $55,850 | 370 |
| Jackson, MI | $38,700 | $45,590 | $49,790 | $59,860 | $93,140 | $56,740 | 130 |
| Monroe, MI | $34,720 | $40,590 | $49,570 | $58,910 | $70,460 | $52,480 | 240 |
| Traverse City, MI | $37,890 | $44,710 | $49,420 | $60,580 | $67,160 | $52,850 | 130 |
| Niles, MI | $43,420 | $45,880 | $49,040 | $58,400 | $70,710 | $54,830 | 230 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $39,540 | $47,300 | $48,920 | $57,210 | $63,030 | $51,840 | 2,520 |
| Saginaw, MI | $38,080 | $45,120 | $48,820 | $57,670 | $74,500 | $54,360 | 220 |
| Flint, MI | $37,500 | $40,440 | $48,810 | $58,380 | $70,340 | $53,480 | 200 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Michigan
We matched 64 programs in Michigan: 60 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 4 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Alpena, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $5,430–$8,250 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Alpena Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Alpena, MI | Associate degree | 7 | $5,430–$8,250 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Bay de Noc Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Escanaba, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $5,880–$11,172 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Delta College Welding Technology/Welder | University Center, MI | Associate degree | 7 | $4,910–$8,030 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Delta College Welding Technology/Welder | University Center, MI | Certificate (2-4 years) | 38 | $4,910–$8,030 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Delta College Welding Technology/Welder | University Center, MI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 52 | $4,910–$8,030 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Ferris State University Welding Technology/Welder | Big Rapids, MI | Associate degree | 51 | $15,736 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Gogebic Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Ironwood, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $5,100–$7,950 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Grand Rapids, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $4,270–$12,520 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Grand Rapids, MI | Associate degree | 5 | $4,270–$12,520 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.