How much does a Welder II make in Trenton, NJ? The average Welder II salary in Trenton, NJ is $60,068 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $53,420 and $68,604. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Welder II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welder II Salary $47,367 Trenton,NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Welder II Salary $53,420 Trenton,NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Welder II Salary $60,068 Trenton,NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Welder II Salary $68,604 Trenton,NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Welder II Salary $76,376 Trenton,NJ March 26, 2024
25% $53,420 10% $47,367 90% $76,376 75% $68,604 $60,068 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Building Maintenance: Maintaining, restoring, and improving the functionality of the building to ensure a safe, functional, and comfortable environment.

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

Leadership 9.81%
Building Maintenance 0.9%
Preventative Maintenance 2.72%
Others 86.57%

Job Description for Welder II

Welder II 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 II 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 II 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 II works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Welder II typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Welder II

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Welder II, the upper level is Welder III and then progresses to Welder IV.

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Welder II salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Welder II, the highest Welder II salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Welder II salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Welder II salary is in Miami, FL, where the Welder II salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Trenton, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) ....More

Trenton, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Trenton, New Jersey

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