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Welder salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does a Welder make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$24.35
same
as national average
Average $24.35
Low $16.73
High $35.44

The average salary for a welder is $24.35 per hour in Houston, TX. 348 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
IMI Process Automation
Houston, TX
$28 - $32 an hour
1 day 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
    $25.71 per hour
  4. Fort Worth, TX
    $25.07 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $24.35 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