Welder Salary in Michigan (2026)
$24.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,222/year ($3,352/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $70,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,330 Welder jobs in Michigan (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Welder salary of $49,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,222 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $49,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,819 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,824 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,125 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,222 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,352 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Michigan?
- The median Welder salary in Michigan is $49,990 per year ($24.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,520 and $59,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $49,990, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $40,222 per year ($3,352 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 13,330 Welder jobs in Michigan in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Michigan state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Michigan.