Occupation salary
Welder Salary
Welder careers, salary ranges across the United States, education requirements, and growth outlook.
National p10
$39,240
Entry-level baseline
National median
$53,750
Mid-level baseline
National p90
$77,530
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 | $44,890 | $61,680 | $95,920 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 176 | $44,530 | $56,160 | $79,870 |
| Chicago, IL | 107 | $39,130 | $52,650 | $74,450 |
| Houston, TX | 96 | $38,480 | $57,940 | $81,940 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 104 | $43,760 | $56,540 | $81,290 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 101 | $44,430 | $58,380 | $79,960 |
| San Antonio, TX | 90 | $38,230 | $48,220 | $73,800 |
| San Diego, CA | 160 | $46,700 | $62,560 | $82,470 |
| Dallas, TX | 103 | $39,210 | $51,630 | $76,920 |
| San Jose, CA | 202 | $49,130 | $64,140 | $92,310 |
| Austin, TX | 119 | $39,420 | $59,040 | $76,060 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 93 | $38,990 | $50,640 | $72,840 |
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