Earnings
Salaries for welders and welding technicians vary according to the individual's function and level of education as well as the geographic location of the business.
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that median annual earnings of welders were $51,000 in May 2024. Salaries ranged from $38,130 to $75,850 or more. Fifty percent of welders earned between 45,580 and $61,610.
Welders and metal workers who served in the U.S. armed forces earned median annual salaries of $60,886 in 2025, according to TodaysMilitary.com.
Welding technicians earned salaries that ranged from $32,000 to $71,000 or more in 2025, according to ZipRecruiter.com.
In addition to wages, employers often provide fringe benefits, such as health insurance plans, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and pension plans.
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