Highest Paying State $76,970 Hawaii
National Avg Median $54,608 Across 50 states
Lowest Paying State $47,000 West Virginia

Welder Salary in All 50 States

Compare Welder pay across the country. Click any state for the full salary breakdown including percentiles, employment numbers, and related jobs.

State Median Salary Mean Salary Entry Level Top Earners Employed
Hawaii $76,970 $75,510 $48,380 $98,670 570
Alaska $75,140 $76,370 $48,410 $106,490 650
Wyoming $66,070 $68,540 $46,870 $89,740 1,900
Connecticut $64,520 $66,330 $40,250 $93,950 2,030
Washington $61,730 $64,730 $47,620 $83,300 7,680
Massachusetts $61,710 $64,380 $46,760 $85,680 3,080
North Dakota $60,270 $62,700 $45,510 $83,080 2,720
Louisiana $59,860 $62,290 $41,130 $83,250 12,360
New Jersey $59,630 $64,500 $40,410 $90,390 3,300
Nevada $59,370 $62,300 $40,090 $92,070 2,080
Minnesota $58,730 $59,220 $46,260 $73,550 9,420
Oregon $58,590 $59,550 $45,570 $79,230 4,870
Maine $58,340 $58,680 $43,400 $73,830 1,950
California $57,940 $61,980 $44,200 $84,690 26,100
New Hampshire $57,700 $60,080 $46,090 $78,090 1,040
Vermont $57,520 $56,560 $40,060 $71,660 340
Virginia $57,350 $58,250 $39,660 $78,000 10,690
New York $57,230 $60,700 $40,130 $80,910 7,810
Colorado $57,200 $59,190 $44,070 $77,690 4,470
Rhode Island $57,000 $61,480 $34,470 $102,720 2,350
Delaware $56,510 $61,310 $44,070 $92,410 510
Maryland $56,420 $59,800 $41,820 $84,840 3,190
Utah $56,050 $57,200 $39,820 $78,300 4,230
Wisconsin $55,630 $55,660 $46,270 $64,960 16,820
Arizona $53,770 $58,390 $39,990 $82,040 7,630
New Mexico $52,460 $60,390 $35,590 $91,740 2,350
Montana $51,280 $56,310 $40,080 $78,290 1,340
Pennsylvania $50,860 $53,210 $38,620 $67,010 16,060
Nebraska $50,550 $53,060 $39,640 $64,880 3,990
North Carolina $49,860 $53,340 $38,800 $70,500 12,020
Texas $49,830 $54,380 $36,570 $78,440 56,650
Illinois $49,730 $53,630 $38,330 $70,750 17,340
Mississippi $49,490 $51,360 $35,840 $63,000 6,570
Missouri $49,460 $53,100 $36,780 $73,990 10,270
Iowa $49,450 $52,280 $41,190 $61,570 9,250
Florida $49,430 $52,570 $38,430 $68,420 16,390
Ohio $49,410 $52,210 $38,380 $67,500 20,110
Kentucky $49,260 $51,320 $37,400 $64,630 7,360
Idaho $49,190 $51,670 $38,020 $65,510 3,300
South Carolina $49,120 $50,900 $38,300 $66,160 7,600
Kansas $49,040 $52,360 $37,920 $67,450 6,310
Michigan $48,930 $52,780 $37,440 $72,420 13,640
Oklahoma $48,490 $50,820 $37,090 $64,940 9,780
Indiana $48,460 $53,020 $37,690 $70,470 13,260
South Dakota $48,340 $49,280 $36,960 $61,330 3,480
Georgia $48,000 $49,960 $37,160 $64,750 14,030
Tennessee $47,280 $49,420 $37,440 $63,380 12,610
Alabama $47,170 $49,440 $33,300 $66,590 12,570
Arkansas $47,100 $48,970 $36,340 $63,570 7,240
West Virginia $47,000 $52,720 $35,480 $91,020 2,280

Data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024. Sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Entry Level = 10th percentile, Top Earners = 90th percentile.

Welder Salary FAQs

Which state pays Welders the most?

Hawaii pays the highest median salary for Welders at $76,970 per year, according to 2024 BLS data. The top 5 highest paying states are: Hawaii ($76,970), Alaska ($75,140), Wyoming ($66,070), Connecticut ($64,520), Washington ($61,730).

What is the average Welder salary nationally?

The average median Welder salary across all 50 states is $54,608 per year. The salary ranges from $47,000 in West Virginia to $76,970 in Hawaii — a difference of $29,970.

Which state pays Welders the least?

West Virginia has the lowest median Welder salary at $47,000 per year. However, cost of living in West Virginia may be lower, so purchasing power could be comparable.