Occupation salary
Welder Salary
Welder careers, salary ranges across the US and Canada, education requirements, and growth outlook.
National p10
$38,000
Entry-level baseline
National median
$50,000
Mid-level baseline
National p90
$72,000
Top 10% baseline
Top cities for Welder
Cost-of-living adjusted estimates from our latest BLS OEWS & Job Bank baselines.
| City | COL | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 187 | $71,100 | $93,500 | $134,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 176 | $66,900 | $88,000 | $126,700 |
| Toronto, ON | 135 | $51,300 | $67,500 | $97,200 |
| Chicago, IL | 107 | $40,700 | $53,500 | $77,000 |
| Houston, TX | 96 | $36,500 | $48,000 | $69,100 |
| Montreal, QC | 98 | $37,200 | $49,000 | $70,600 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 104 | $39,500 | $52,000 | $74,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 101 | $38,400 | $50,500 | $72,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | 90 | $34,200 | $45,000 | $64,800 |
| San Diego, CA | 160 | $60,800 | $80,000 | $115,200 |
| Dallas, TX | 103 | $39,100 | $51,500 | $74,200 |
| Calgary, AB | 107 | $40,700 | $53,500 | $77,000 |
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