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Welder salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Welder make in the United States?

Average base salary

$24.42
Average $24.42
Low $16.02
High $37.23

The average salary for a welder is $24.42 per hour in the United States. 26.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Welder job openings in United States

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Substation Welder
Irby Construction Company3.7out of 5 stars.
Tulsa, OK
Full-time
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Welder in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Labor Connections, LLC
 
$500,000per year
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Sullivan County
 
$304,527per year
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Comcast
 
$300,000per year
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Tarpon Energy Services
 
$239,200per year
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State Fair Community College
 
$232,960per year
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Wor-Wic Community College
 
$229,060per year
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Highest paying cities for Welders near United States

  1. Sacramento, CA
    $27.67 per hour
  2. Norfolk, VA
    $27.58 per hour
  3. Hartford, WI
    $26.53 per hour
  4. San Antonio, TX
    $25.75 per hour
  5. Fort Worth, TX
    $24.99 per hour

Where can a Welder earn more?

Compare salaries for Welders in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Welder get paid in United States?

Junior Welder

Job openings
Average $18.68 per hour

Senior Welder

Job openings
Average $27.67 per hour