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

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 III?

Welder III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Welder III roles are District of Columbia $69,985, California $69,720, Massachusetts $68,790. 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: $63,223.

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Welder III Salary in Delaware

How much does a Welder III make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Welder III in Delaware is $64,012 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): $73,511
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,715 to $68,984
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,982

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Welder III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,984	$5,749	$1,327	$33
Average	$64,012	$5,334	$1,231	$31
25th Percentile	$57,715	$4,810	$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): $45,908
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 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: $69,985.
California: $69,720.
Massachusetts: $68,790.

District of Columbia $69,985 California $69,720 Massachusetts $68,790 Washington $68,538 New Jersey $68,512 Alaska $68,424 Connecticut $67,551 New York $67,197

Hawaii $66,066 Rhode Island $65,535 Maryland $65,175 Minnesota $64,682 Colorado $64,492 Illinois $64,429 Oregon $64,189 Delaware $64,012

New Hampshire $63,901 Virginia $63,651 Pennsylvania $62,925 Nevada $62,558 North Dakota $62,438 Michigan $62,248 Wisconsin $62,179 Vermont $62,040

Texas $61,654 Maine $61,629 Arizona $61,591 Ohio $61,547 Georgia $60,965 Indiana $60,674 Wyoming $60,617 Utah $60,529

Iowa $60,491 Kansas $60,188 Louisiana $60,099 North Carolina $60,068 Missouri $60,055 Florida $59,808 Montana $59,676 Nebraska $59,549

Kentucky $59,480 South Carolina $59,227 Tennessee $59,069 Idaho $59,006 New Mexico $58,544 Oklahoma $58,443 Alabama $58,070 South Dakota $57,444

Arkansas $57,103 West Virginia $56,920 Mississippi $56,370

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: $63,724
Little Creek: $64,190
Magnolia: $64,098

Lincoln, DE $63,724 Little Creek, DE $64,190 Magnolia, DE $64,098 Milford, DE $63,885 Marydel, DE $63,990 Millsboro, DE $63,456 Millville, DE $63,554 Milton, DE $63,664

Nassau, DE $63,710 Ocean View, DE $63,543 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,665 Seaford, DE $63,701 Selbyville, DE $63,438 Smyrna, DE $64,234 Viola, DE $63,938 Woodside, DE $64,110

Bear, DE $63,962 Newark, DE $63,938 Claymont, DE $64,069 Delaware City, DE $64,002 Hockessin, DE $63,933 Kirkwood, DE $63,990 Middletown, DE $64,015 Montchanin, DE $63,947

New Castle, DE $63,957 Odessa, DE $64,047 Port Penn, DE $64,090 Rockland, DE $63,954 Saint Georges, DE $63,995 Townsend, DE $64,093 Winterthur, DE $63,961 Lewes, DE $63,689

Wilmington, DE $63,936 Dover, DE $64,190 Dover Afb, DE $63,852 Bethany Beach, DE $63,476 Bethel, DE $63,542 Bridgeville, DE $63,692 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,009 Cheswold, DE $64,169

Clayton, DE $64,171 Dagsboro, DE $63,432 Delmar, DE $63,330 Ellendale, DE $63,523 Felton, DE $63,880 Fenwick Island, DE $63,446 Frankford, DE $63,335 Frederica, DE $63,943

Georgetown, DE $63,408 Greenwood, DE $63,702 Harbeson, DE $63,476 Harrington, DE $63,799 Hartly, DE $63,998 Houston, DE $63,708 Kenton, DE $64,174 Laurel, DE $63,370

Yorklyn, DE $63,952

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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$57,715

Average $64,012/year

$68,984

$4,810

Average $5,334/month

$5,749

$1,110

Average $1,231/week

$1,327

$28

Average $31/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,984	$5,749	$1,327	$33
Average	$64,012	$5,334	$1,231	$31
25th Percentile	$57,715	$4,810	$1,110	$28

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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 $73,025 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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