Certified welder salary in United States (Updated 2026)

The average salary for a Certified Welder is $29.48 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 553 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 24, 2026.

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Certified Welder salaries typically range between a low of $19.47 and a high of $44.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Certified Welder include Houston, TX at $50.15 per hour, Glendale, AZ at $29.93 per hour, and Springfield, MO at $27.67 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Certified Welder include Triton Marine Construction Corp ($156,000 per year) and Pacific Gas and Electric ($134,671 per year).