Hourly Wage for Gas Metal Arc Welder Welder Salary in the United States

How much does a Welder make hourly at companies like Gas Metal Arc Welder in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Welder at companies like Gas Metal Arc Welder in the United States is $26 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $23 and $30. Hourly rate 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.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

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What does a Welder do at companies like Gas Metal Arc Welder?

A welder is a tradesperson who specializes in fusing materials together. The term welder refers to the operator, the machine is referred to as the welding power supply. The materials to be joined can be metals (such as steel, aluminum, brass, stainless steel etc.) or varieties of plastic or polymer. Welders typically have to have good dexterity and attention to detail, as well as technical knowledge about the materials being joined and best practices in the field....

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Understand the total hourly compensation opportunity for Welder at companies like Gas Metal Arc Welder, hourly wage plus other pay elements

Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
$23
$30
$26

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
$23
$30
$26
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job for Welder in companies like Gas Metal Arc Welder in the United States. The average hourly rate for Welder in companies like Gas Metal Arc Welder range from $23 to $30 with the average hourly pay of $26. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $23 to $30 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $26.
Job Openings for Gas Metal Arc Welder Welder
RJ Smith Construction - North Chesterfield , VA
Welder/fabricator Must learn Stick and Mig welding process Learn to use oxygen acetylene torch for cutting process Be able to use power tools safely, (drill, grinder, bandsaw, etc) Be able to read ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
Port View Resources - Virginia Beach , VA
Welder. Our client - a stable and rapidly growing manufacturer in Virginia Baech has multiple openings for MIG Welders. Day and night shift available. The ideal candidate will have experience in MIG ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 5 days ago
Trade Team - Virginia Beach , VA
e seeking a skilled Welder/Fitter to join our team. As a Welder/Fitter, you will be responsible for fabricating and assembling metal structures and equipment according to blueprints and ...
ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago
Kelly Services - Norfolk , VA
Join our team as a Welder and play a crucial role in crafting specialized water treatment equipment. Operating various tools and equipment, you'll fabricate components to support our manufacturing ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
Wide Effect - Norfolk , VA
The Structural Welder is responsible for proficiently welding steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel materials using SMAW, GTAW, and/or GMAW processes in various positions. This role also involves ...
ZipRecruiter - 22 days ago
Madison Street 325 - Petersburg , VA
Competitive Pay * Career Advancement Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team. In this position, you will interpret blueprints and drawings to accurately weld structural ...
ZipRecruiter - 50 days ago

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