Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $41,190 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.80
10th percentile $41,180
90th percentile $46,650
Employed locally 320
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,180
    25th
    $41,190
    50th (median)
    $41,190
    75th
    $41,190
    90th
    $46,650

    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

    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 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southern Michigan is $19.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.87 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan 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 Southern Michigan is 12.5% below 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $41,180 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,190.