What are the main factors that influence a Welder II's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Welder 's salary?

A Welder 's salary grows with experience: a Welder I (0-1 years)earns $45,908, a Welder II (1-3 years)earns $56,759, a Welder III (3-5 years)earns $64,012, a Welder IV (5-7 years)earns $73,025,

What are the highest paying states for a Welder II?

Welder II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Welder II roles are District of Columbia $62,055, California $61,820, Massachusetts $60,996. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Welder roles make?

Salaries for Welder level roles vary by specialization: Ship Welder: $57,892; Production Welder: $56,425; Boiler Welder II: $56,100; Pipe Welder II: $56,080; Spot Welder II: $56,073.

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Welder II Salary in Delaware

How much does a Welder II make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Welder II in Delaware is $56,759 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Welder II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,887
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,461 to $62,060
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,638

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Welder II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,060	$5,172	$1,193	$30
Average	$56,759	$4,730	$1,092	$27
25th Percentile	$51,461	$4,288	$990	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Welder II Salaries

A Welder II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Welder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Welder II's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Welder I (0-1 years): $45,908
Welder II (1-3 years): $56,759
Welder III (3-5 years): $64,012
Welder IV (5-7 years): $73,025

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Welder I	0-1 years	$45,908
Welder II	1-3 years	$56,759
Welder III	3-5 years	$64,012
Welder IV	5-7 years	$73,025

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How Do Welder II Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Welder IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,055.
California: $61,820.
Massachusetts: $60,996.

District of Columbia $62,055 California $61,820 Massachusetts $60,996 Washington $60,772 New Jersey $60,749 Alaska $60,671 Connecticut $59,897 New York $59,584

Hawaii $58,580 Rhode Island $58,110 Maryland $57,790 Minnesota $57,353 Colorado $57,185 Illinois $57,129 Oregon $56,916 Delaware $56,759

New Hampshire $56,660 Virginia $56,439 Pennsylvania $55,795 Nevada $55,470 North Dakota $55,363 Michigan $55,195 Wisconsin $55,133 Vermont $55,010

Texas $54,668 Maine $54,646 Arizona $54,612 Ohio $54,573 Georgia $54,057 Indiana $53,800 Wyoming $53,749 Utah $53,671

Iowa $53,637 Kansas $53,368 Louisiana $53,289 North Carolina $53,261 Missouri $53,250 Florida $53,032 Montana $52,914 Nebraska $52,802

Kentucky $52,740 South Carolina $52,516 Tennessee $52,376 Idaho $52,320 New Mexico $51,911 Oklahoma $51,821 Alabama $51,490 South Dakota $50,936

Arkansas $50,633 West Virginia $50,470 Mississippi $49,983

Top Paying Cities for Welder IIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $56,503
Little Creek: $56,917
Magnolia: $56,835

Lincoln, DE $56,503 Little Creek, DE $56,917 Magnolia, DE $56,835 Milford, DE $56,647 Marydel, DE $56,740 Millsboro, DE $56,266 Millville, DE $56,353 Milton, DE $56,451

Nassau, DE $56,491 Ocean View, DE $56,343 Rehoboth Beach, DE $56,452 Seaford, DE $56,484 Selbyville, DE $56,250 Smyrna, DE $56,956 Viola, DE $56,694 Woodside, DE $56,846

Bear, DE $56,715 Newark, DE $56,694 Claymont, DE $56,810 Delaware City, DE $56,750 Hockessin, DE $56,689 Kirkwood, DE $56,740 Middletown, DE $56,762 Montchanin, DE $56,702

New Castle, DE $56,710 Odessa, DE $56,790 Port Penn, DE $56,828 Rockland, DE $56,707 Saint Georges, DE $56,744 Townsend, DE $56,831 Winterthur, DE $56,714 Lewes, DE $56,472

Wilmington, DE $56,692 Dover, DE $56,917 Dover Afb, DE $56,617 Bethany Beach, DE $56,284 Bethel, DE $56,342 Bridgeville, DE $56,475 Camden Wyoming, DE $56,757 Cheswold, DE $56,898

Clayton, DE $56,900 Dagsboro, DE $56,245 Delmar, DE $56,155 Ellendale, DE $56,325 Felton, DE $56,642 Fenwick Island, DE $56,257 Frankford, DE $56,159 Frederica, DE $56,698

Georgetown, DE $56,224 Greenwood, DE $56,484 Harbeson, DE $56,284 Harrington, DE $56,570 Hartly, DE $56,746 Houston, DE $56,490 Kenton, DE $56,903 Laurel, DE $56,190

Yorklyn, DE $56,706

Welder II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Welder II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$51,461

Average $56,759/year

$62,060

$4,288

Average $4,730/month

$5,172

$990

Average $1,092/week

$1,193

$25

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,060	$5,172	$1,193	$30
Average	$56,759	$4,730	$1,092	$27
25th Percentile	$51,461	$4,288	$990	$25

Welder II Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Welder II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Welder III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $64,012 - a projected growth of 13% over your current level.

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