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Welder salary in Texas, 2026

How much does a Welder make in Texas?

Average base salary

$23.83
same
as national average
Average $23.83
Low $15.98
High $35.54

The average salary for a welder is $23.83 per hour in Texas. 2.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Welder job openings in Texas

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Instructor Welding
Texas Southmost College3.8out of 5 stars.
Brownsville, TX
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Welder in Texas

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Anonymous
 
$125,000per year
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Greenberry Industrial
 
$109,200per year
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M2 Fleet Communications LLC
 
$98,800per year
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Alliance Field Services
 
$98,800per year
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RTX
 
$98,000per year
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Wharton County Junior College
 
$96,320per year
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Highest paying cities for Welders near Texas

  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
    $25.09 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $24.37 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 Texas?

Junior Welder

Job openings
Average $18.71 per hour

Senior Welder

Job openings
Average $26.27 per hour