Welder Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median welder in the Grand Rapids area earns $48,920 a year ($23.52 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($53,750) and 2% below the Michigan median ($49,990). Half of the 2,520 welders there earn between $47,300 and $57,210.
Median $48,920
10th: $39,54090th: $63,030
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,540 | $39,090 | $39,240 |
| 25th percentile | $47,300 | $46,520 | $46,790 |
| Median | $48,920 | $49,990 | $53,750 |
| 75th percentile | $57,210 | $59,190 | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $63,030 | $70,200 | $77,530 |
| Average | $51,840 | $53,820 | $56,760 |
| Jobs | 2,520 | 13,330 | 416,210 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 47th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for welder pay. Highest: Hartford, CT ($75,040).
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- Detroit, MI: $51,810
- Hartford, CT: $75,040
- Seattle, WA: $66,240
- San Francisco, CA: $64,320
- San Jose, CA: $64,140
- Boston, MA: $63,770
- Virginia Beach, VA: $62,670
- San Diego, CA: $62,560
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.