Welder Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Welders in the United States.
Median Salary
$51,000
Mean Salary
$53,250
Employment
427,300
Category
Production
Salary Percentiles for Welders
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $38,130 | $3,178 | $18 |
| 25th | $43,320 | $3,610 | $21 |
| 50th (Median) | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 75th | $60,950 | $5,079 | $29 |
| 90th (Senior) | $75,850 | $6,321 | $36 |
Welder Salary by City
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $58,650 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,220 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $57,120 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $53,040 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $49,980 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $53,550 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $60,180 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $58,140 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $54,060 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $59,160 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $52,020 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $52,530 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $51,510 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $53,550 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $50,490 | -1% |
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About Welder Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Welders in the United States is $51,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Welders earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Welders earn around $38,130, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $75,850 or more. There are approximately 427,300 Welders employed across the country in the Production sector.