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Michigan's construction industry employed 197,572 workers as of 2025 Q4, with average weekly wages of $1,899 — a sign of a labor market that has grown 2.5% year over year. Welders working across the state earn a median of $24.03 an hour, with the top quarter reaching $28.46 and the top ten percent hitting $33.75. If you're a traveling welder weighing your next move, Michigan's steady construction activity and wage range make it a state worth considering.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. These are wages actually paid across all employers in the state — a different measurement from the advertised rates above, which is why the two numbers rarely match. Travel work with per diem and overtime typically sits above the state median.
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