Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $51,980 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.99
10th percentile $38,750
90th percentile $58,910
Employed locally 40
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,750
    25th
    $44,190
    50th (median)
    $51,980
    75th
    $51,980
    90th
    $58,910

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 89% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tuscaloosa, AL $82,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $78,460
    Washington $78,460
    Alaska $76,860
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $76,860
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $74,910

    Nearby metros — Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minnesota $57,830
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,330
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,880
    Niles, MI $48,770
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,560
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $48,180

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,090
    Machinists$50,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,030
    Tool and Die Makers$63,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Saginaw?

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Saginaw, MI is $24.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.32 or more per hour.

    Is Saginaw above or below average for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Saginaw, MI is 10.5% above the national median of $47,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Saginaw?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,750 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,190.