Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn

In Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI), the median pay for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders is $21.18 an hour ($44,060 a year). About 1,190 people work in this job there.

$21.18Median hourly pay
$36,790–$49,170Middle half of workers, yearly
1,190People in this job in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($47,920). It is 4% higher than the Michigan median ($42,530).

Pay range for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.75$34,830
25% of workers$17.69$36,790
Half of workers (median)$21.18$44,060
75% of workers$23.64$49,170
90% of workers$29.09$60,510

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Niles$50,37080
Lansing-East Lansing$47,38050
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (this page)$44,0601,190
Muskegon-Norton Shores$42,83090
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$41,760730
Jackson$41,18040
Kalamazoo-Portage$40,240170
Ann Arbor$38,90050
Traverse City$36,26040

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -8.9% over ten years, declining · about 2,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

JobMedian yearly pay
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,100
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,810
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,210
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,460
Machinists$59,310
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,790
Tool and Die Makers$73,120
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,820

Other job titles for this job

Robotic Weld TechnicianLaser OperatorSpot WelderArc and Gas WelderArc Welding Machine OperatorBraze OperatorBrazing Machine OperatorBrazing Machine SetterBrazing Machine Setter OperatorBrazing Machine Setup OperatorBrazing Machine TenderCertified Welder

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.