Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Michigan
Also called: Welding Machine Operators
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Michigan earn a median of $42,530 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 3,150
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,480; the top 10% earn over $55,830. Nationally the range is $36,860 to $66,540.
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Michigan
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Michigan?
The median is $42,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,480 and the top 10% earn over $55,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 44 (−11% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.