Welder salary in United States

Based on 7,233 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$49,450 - $69,035

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 $41,673 - $55,419 USD

The median salary is $47,200

Top cities

Houston90 job openings

Jacksonville52 job openings

Tulsa50 job openings

San Diego37 job openings

Milwaukee34 job openings

San Antonio31 job openings

Fort Worth29 job openings

Chesapeake29 job openings

Phoenix28 job openings

Broken Arrow21 job openings

Cincinnati19 job openings

Cleveland16 job openings

Erie16 job openings

Louisville16 job openings

Catoosa13 job openings

Minneapolis13 job openings

Omaha13 job openings

Portland13 job openings

Norfolk12 job openings

Pittsburgh12 job openings

Charlotte11 job openings

Top companies hiring

TIC - The Industrial Company11

Net2Source (N2S)10

REV Group, Inc5

Delphinus Engineering, Inc.4

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Welder

7,233 job openings

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The average salary for a Welder in United States is USD 49,450 - USD 69,035 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 57,915 per year, based on 7,233 active job listings.

The cities with the most Welder job opportunities in United States are Houston, Jacksonville, Tulsa, San Diego, Milwaukee. Houston leads with 90 job openings.

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

Explore 7,233 Welder job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.