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Welder salary in New York State (Updated 2026)

How much does a Welder make in New York State?

Average base salary

$25.15
same
as national average
Average $25.15
Low $18.12
High $34.91

The average salary for a welder is $25.15 per hour in New York State. 736 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

Welder job openings in New York State

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Post-Weld Operator
Graver Technologies2.5out of 5 stars.
Honeoye Falls, NY
$18.90 - $24.00 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Welder in New York State

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sullivan County
 
$304,527per year
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Research Foundation CUNY
 
$182,000per year
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D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment ...
 
$147,500per year
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Riverbay Corporation
 
$115,752per year
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Employment Solutions
 
$108,500per year
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Con Edison
 
$108,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Welders near New York State

  1. Rochester, NY
    $28.04 per hour
  2. Jamestown, NY
    $27.45 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $27.33 per hour
  4. Buffalo, NY
    $25.60 per hour
  5. Syracuse, NY
    $24.29 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 New York State?

Junior Welder

Job openings
Average $18.94 per hour

Senior Welder

Job openings
Average $28.21 per hour