Welder salary in the United States

How much does a Welder make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$53,750

Median $53,750
Low $39,240High $77,530

Based on 416,210 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$39,240
25th percentile
$46,790
75th percentile
$63,010
90th percentile
$77,530

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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