Welder salary in United States

Based on 7,619 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$49,583 - $69,203

Median salary

$47,200 - $68,630

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$39K

25th percentile$42K

Median$47K

75th percentile$55K

90th percentile$66K

50% of professionals earn between $41,919 - $55,419 USD

The median salary is $47,200

Top cities

Houston96 job openings

Tulsa54 job openings

Jacksonville52 job openings

San Diego38 job openings

Milwaukee34 job openings

San Antonio32 job openings

Fort Worth29 job openings

Phoenix28 job openings

Cleveland20 job openings

Cincinnati19 job openings

Chesapeake18 job openings

Broken Arrow17 job openings

Louisville16 job openings

York16 job openings

Columbus15 job openings

Pittsburgh14 job openings

Minneapolis13 job openings

Omaha13 job openings

Portland13 job openings

Charlotte12 job openings

Erie12 job openings

Norfolk12 job openings

Top companies hiring

Net2Source (N2S)10

TIC - The Industrial Company8

REV Group, Inc5

Delphinus Engineering, Inc.4

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Welder

7,619 job openings

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The average salary for a Welder in United States is USD 49,583 - USD 69,203 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 57,915 per year, based on 7,619 active job listings.

The cities with the most Welder job opportunities in United States are Houston, Tulsa, Jacksonville, San Diego, Milwaukee. Houston leads with 96 job openings.

Leading employers for Welder roles in United States include Net2Source (N2S), TIC - The Industrial Company, REV Group, Inc, WM, Blue Origin.

Explore 7,619 Welder job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.