How much does a Welder earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Welder in United States ranges from USD 60,000 to USD 83,746 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 166,370 job listings

Salary Guide

Welder Salary in United States

Based on 166,370 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$60,000 - $83,746

Median salary

$60,000 - $83,746

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$39K

25th percentile$49K

Median$60K

75th percentile$84K

90th percentile$96K

50% of professionals earn between $48,725 - $83,746 USD

The median salary is $60,000

Top cities

Houston1,863 job openings

Brooklyn1,839 job openings

Tulsa1,019 job openings

Phoenix830 job openings

Kansas City749 job openings

Columbus626 job openings

Norfolk626 job openings

Fort Worth594 job openings

Cincinnati547 job openings

Jacksonville518 job openings

Cleveland512 job openings

Richmond503 job openings

Portland476 job openings

San Diego462 job openings

Springfield445 job openings

Virginia Beach436 job openings

Newport News435 job openings

Louisville428 job openings

Oklahoma City405 job openings

Waukesha386 job openings

Greenville381 job openings

Catoosa377 job openings

Decatur355 job openings

Huntsville353 job openings

Milwaukee352 job openings

Lincoln323 job openings

Lafayette303 job openings

Pascagoula302 job openings

Minneapolis299 job openings

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Welder

166,370 job openings

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The average salary for a Welder in United States is USD 60,000 - USD 83,746 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 71,873 per year, based on 166,370 active job listings.

The cities with the most Welder job opportunities in United States are Houston, Brooklyn, Tulsa, Phoenix, Kansas City. Houston leads with 1,863 job openings.

Explore 166,370 Welder job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.