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How much does a Welder I make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Welder I in the United States is $48,887. While Salary.com is seeing that Welder I salary in the US can go up to $62,773 or down to $38,479, but most earn between $43,439 and $56,156. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Welder I in the United States.

Welder I Salaries by Percentile
Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $56,156 $4,680 $1,080 $27
Average $48,887 $4,074 $940 $24
25th Percentile $43,439 $3,620 $835 $21

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What is the hourly and monthly salary as a Welder I?

As of December 01, 2024, the average hourly salary is $24 (range: $18 to $30); the average monthly salary is $4,074 (range: $3,207 to $5,231).

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What are the salaries of Welder I with different levels of experience?

As of December 01, 2024, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Welder I with under 1 year experience makes about $48,225. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Welder I makes around $48,845. After 2-4 years, the Welder I pay rises to about $50,464. Those senior Welder I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $50,788, and those Welder I having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $51,004 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Welder I $48,225
Intermediate Level Welder I $48,845
Senior Level Welder I $50,464
Specialist Level Welder I $50,788
Expert Level Welder I $51,004
$48,225 0 yr
$48,845 < 2 yrs
$50,464 2-4 yrs
$50,788 5-8 yrs
$51,004 > 8 yrs
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Entry Level 1%
Mid Level 0%
Senior Level 3%
Top Level 4%
Experienced 4%
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How much does salary of Welder I vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.

For example, as of December 01, 2024, the average yearly salary of Welder I in San Francisco, CA is $61,109 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $57,100. While a Welder I earns $54,802 per year in Boston, MA.

What is the salary trend of Welder I?

For those exploring the changing dynamics of Welder I salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of December 01, 2024, our research highlights a notable shift in Welder I compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $44,286 in 2023 to about $44,413 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Welder I salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.

Average Annual Salary of Welder I Over Time

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2023
$44,413
2024
$44,183
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Welder I Salary by Year

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2023 $44,286
2024 $44,413
2025 $44,183
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Job Openings of Welder I

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Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 66.5%
Bonuses 0.8%
Social Security 5.2%
401k/403b 2.8%
Disability 1.3%
Healthcare 11.4%
Pension 3.6%
Time Off 8.3%
Core Compensation
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Base Salary $48,887 66.5%
Bonus $622 0.8%
Value of Benefits
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Social Security $3,787 5.2%
401K/403B $2,079 2.8%
Disability $990 1.3%
Healthcare $8,352 11.4%
Pension $2,673 3.6%
Time Off $6,093 8.3%
Total Compensation $73,485 100%
Core Compensation is based on averages for this job and does not reflect personal factors used to determine your projected salary range.
Value of Benefits indicates the employer's expected contribution and paid time off.
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What are the salaries of a Welder I with different levels of education?

Salaries for Welder I with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Welder I with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is $44,667 - $47,821. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Welder I Salaries by Degree Level

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Typical Education for Welder I
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.7%
High School 72.4%
Associates 15.0%
Bachelors 6.3%
Masters 1.6%
Typical Education for Welder I
No Diploma 4.7%
High School 72.4%
Associates 15.0%
Bachelors 6.3%
Masters 1.6%
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Welder I Salaries by Degree Level

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What Am I Worth?

FAQ about Welder I

1. What is the average salary of a Welder I?

The average annual salary of Welder I is $48,887. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Welder I is $24; the average weekly pay of Welder I is $940; the average monthly pay of Welder I is $4,074.

2. Where can a Welder I earn the most?

A Welder I's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Welder I earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Welder I is $61,353.

3. What is the highest pay for Welder I?

The highest pay for Welder I is $62,773.

4. What is the lowest pay for Welder I?

The lowest pay for Welder I is $38,479.

5. What are the responsibilities of Welder I?

Welder I joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques. Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process. Being a Welder I inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness. Familiar with and complies with all safety requirements and protocols for working in a hazardous environment. Additionally, Welder I may prepare the materials and set up for a welding device or robot. May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Welder I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.

6. What are the skills of Welder I

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Preventative Maintenance: Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.

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Building Maintenance: Maintaining, restoring, and improving the functionality of the building to ensure a safe, functional, and comfortable environment.

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