Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Michigan
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Michigan earn a median salary of $42,211 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.3% vs the national median of $47,060. An estimated 4,080 welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $34,590 to $51,980 depending on location.
$42,211
Avg median salary in Michigan
$51,980
Highest paying metro
$34,590
Lowest paying metro
4,080
Employed in Michigan
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw, MI | $51,980 | $44,190 | $51,980 | 40 |
| Niles, MI | $48,770 | $35,840 | $48,790 | 140 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan | $48,560 | $37,500 | $57,500 | 50 |
| Mid Michigan | $46,310 | $38,410 | $50,190 | 60 |
| Jackson, MI | $44,940 | $40,240 | $66,670 | 30 |
| Muskegon, MI | $41,850 | $35,140 | $45,770 | 110 |
| Southern Michigan | $41,190 | $41,190 | $41,190 | 320 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $41,040 | $36,420 | $45,740 | 1,050 |
| Lansing, MI | $39,850 | $35,920 | $43,380 | 100 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $39,640 | $39,640 | $46,330 | 190 |
| Detroit, MI | $38,260 | $37,200 | $45,490 | 1,800 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $37,710 | $36,930 | $39,420 | 60 |
| Traverse City, MI | $36,260 | $35,410 | $42,470 | 40 |
| Northern Michigan | $34,590 | $34,590 | $34,990 | 90 |