As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Weld Inspector in Michigan is $52,301, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,006 weekly, or $4,358 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Weld Inspector in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Weld Inspector in Michigan vary widely, spanning from $42,974 to $61,635. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,419) and 75th percentile ($57,187), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,635 per year. This $9,768 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Preventative Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Michigan Weld Inspector often earn 1.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies. However, Michigan currently ranks 22 nationwide for Weld Inspector job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Weld Inspector Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $42,974 MI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $47,419 MI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $52,301 MI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $57,187 MI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $61,635 MI April 01, 2026
25% $47,419 10% $42,974 90% $61,635 75% $57,187 $52,301 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Weld Inspector ?

Weld quality assurance is the use of technological methods and actions to test or assure the quality of welds, and secondarily to confirm the presence, location and coverage of welds.[original research?] In manufacturing, welds are used to join two or more metal surfaces. Because these connections may encounter loads and fatigue during product lifetime, there is a chance they may fail if not created to proper specification....

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Location Taylor, MI Avg. Salary $57,002 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acme, MI Avg. Salary $53,365 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ada, MI Avg. Salary $54,581 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, MI Avg. Salary $56,454 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MI Avg. Salary $55,849 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, MI Avg. Salary $53,046 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahmeek, MI Avg. Salary $54,016 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akron, MI Avg. Salary $53,108 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alanson, MI Avg. Salary $53,046 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alba, MI Avg. Salary $53,046 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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