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Welder salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does a Welder make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$24.36
same
as national average
Average $24.36
Low $16.71
High $35.50

The average salary for a welder is $24.36 per hour in Houston, TX. 342 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

Welder job openings in Houston, TX

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Welder - Night Shift
IMI Plc - Legacy Precision
Houston, TX
$28 - $32 an hour
Full-time
20 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Welder in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
M2 Fleet Communications LLC
 
$98,800per year
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ttg Talent Solutions, Inc.
 
$86,320per year
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Tanco Engineering, Inc.
 
$81,500per year
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TAS Energy
 
$78,500per year
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Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis...
 
$76,857per year
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Frazer
 
$75,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Welders near Houston, TX

  1. Plano, TX
    $32.62 per hour
  2. Midland, TX
    $31.45 per hour
  3. San Antonio, TX
    $25.66 per hour
  4. Fort Worth, TX
    $25.07 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $24.36 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 Houston, TX?

Junior Welder

Job openings
Average $22.55 per hour

Senior Welder

Job openings
Average $26.51 per hour