Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,010 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $35,420
90th percentile $66,330
Employed locally 810
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,420
    25th
    $39,400
    50th (median)
    $47,010
    75th
    $57,300
    90th
    $66,330

    Top-paying metros for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,400
    Lima, OH $83,100
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,450
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,350
    Urban Honolulu, HI $77,350
    Hawaii $76,970

    Related occupations in Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Southern Michigan is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.05 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries?

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Southern Michigan is 7.8% below the national median of $51,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $35,420 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,400.