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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Welder III?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Welder III roles, with salaries approximately 27% above the market median.

How does experience change A Welder 's salary?

A Welder 's salary grows with experience: a Welder I (0-1 years)earns $45,906, a Welder II (1-3 years)earns $56,770, a Welder III (3-5 years)earns $64,034, a Welder IV (5-7 years)earns $73,044,

What are the highest paying states for a Welder III?

Welder III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Welder III roles are District of Columbia $70,009, California $69,744, Massachusetts $68,814. 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: Boiler Welder III: $63,300; Mig /Tig Welder III: $63,290; Spot Welder III: $63,280; Welder/Fabricator III: $63,270; Pipe Welder III: $63,253.

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Welder III Salary in Delaware

How much does a Welder III make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Welder III in Delaware is $64,034 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,537
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,742 to $69,008
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,014

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Welder III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,008	$5,751	$1,327	$33
Average	$64,034	$5,336	$1,231	$31
25th Percentile	$57,742	$4,812	$1,110	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Welder III Salaries

A Welder III'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 III'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): $45,906
Welder II (1-3 years): $56,770
Welder III (3-5 years): $64,034
Welder IV (5-7 years): $73,044

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Welder I	0-1 years	$45,906
Welder II	1-3 years	$56,770
Welder III	3-5 years	$64,034
Welder IV	5-7 years	$73,044

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How Do Welder III 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 IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,009.
California: $69,744.
Massachusetts: $68,814.

District of Columbia $70,009 California $69,744 Massachusetts $68,814 Washington $68,561 New Jersey $68,536 Alaska $68,448 Connecticut $67,575 New York $67,221

Hawaii $66,089 Rhode Island $65,558 Maryland $65,197 Minnesota $64,704 Colorado $64,515 Illinois $64,451 Oregon $64,211 Delaware $64,034

New Hampshire $63,923 Virginia $63,674 Pennsylvania $62,946 Nevada $62,580 North Dakota $62,460 Michigan $62,270 Wisconsin $62,200 Vermont $62,061

Texas $61,676 Maine $61,650 Arizona $61,612 Ohio $61,568 Georgia $60,986 Indiana $60,695 Wyoming $60,639 Utah $60,550

Iowa $60,512 Kansas $60,209 Louisiana $60,120 North Carolina $60,088 Missouri $60,076 Florida $59,829 Montana $59,696 Nebraska $59,570

Kentucky $59,500 South Carolina $59,247 Tennessee $59,089 Idaho $59,026 New Mexico $58,565 Oklahoma $58,463 Alabama $58,090 South Dakota $57,464

Arkansas $57,123 West Virginia $56,940 Mississippi $56,389

Top Paying Cities for Welder IIIs

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: $63,746
Little Creek: $64,212
Magnolia: $64,120

Lincoln, DE $63,746 Little Creek, DE $64,212 Magnolia, DE $64,120 Milford, DE $63,908 Marydel, DE $64,013 Millsboro, DE $63,478 Millville, DE $63,576 Milton, DE $63,686

Nassau, DE $63,732 Ocean View, DE $63,565 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,688 Seaford, DE $63,724 Selbyville, DE $63,460 Smyrna, DE $64,257 Viola, DE $63,961 Woodside, DE $64,133

Bear, DE $63,985 Newark, DE $63,961 Claymont, DE $64,092 Delaware City, DE $64,025 Hockessin, DE $63,955 Kirkwood, DE $64,013 Middletown, DE $64,037 Montchanin, DE $63,970

New Castle, DE $63,979 Odessa, DE $64,069 Port Penn, DE $64,112 Rockland, DE $63,976 Saint Georges, DE $64,017 Townsend, DE $64,116 Winterthur, DE $63,983 Lewes, DE $63,711

Wilmington, DE $63,958 Dover, DE $64,212 Dover Afb, DE $63,874 Bethany Beach, DE $63,498 Bethel, DE $63,564 Bridgeville, DE $63,714 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,032 Cheswold, DE $64,191

Clayton, DE $64,193 Dagsboro, DE $63,454 Delmar, DE $63,352 Ellendale, DE $63,545 Felton, DE $63,903 Fenwick Island, DE $63,468 Frankford, DE $63,357 Frederica, DE $63,966

Georgetown, DE $63,430 Greenwood, DE $63,724 Harbeson, DE $63,498 Harrington, DE $63,822 Hartly, DE $64,020 Houston, DE $63,731 Kenton, DE $64,197 Laurel, DE $63,392

Yorklyn, DE $63,974

Welder III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Welder III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $71,622. While startup companies pay approximate $60,570.

Welder III Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$60,570
Growth Stage	51~500	$64,063
Established	501~5000	$69,164
Enterprise	5000+	$71,622

Welder III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Welder III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 27% above the average. In contrast, Welder positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Welder III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Welder III

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$81,323	$39.0	27%
Biotechnology	$78,122	$38.0	22%
Software & Networking	$76,201	$37.0	19%
Financial Services	$74,920	$36.0	17%
Internet	$73,639	$35.0	15%

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

Understanding how a Welder III'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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$57,742

Average $64,034/year

$69,008

$4,812

Average $5,336/month

$5,751

$1,110

Average $1,231/week

$1,327

$28

Average $31/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,008	$5,751	$1,327	$33
Average	$64,034	$5,336	$1,231	$31
25th Percentile	$57,742	$4,812	$1,110	$28

Welder III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Welder III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Welder IV role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $73,044 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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