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

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

What are the highest paying states for a Contract Welder?

Contract Welder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Contract Welder roles are District of Columbia $50,872, California $50,679, Massachusetts $50,003. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Contract Welder roles make?

Salaries for Contract Welder level roles vary by specialization: Ship Welder: $57,892; Aerospace Welder: $57,560; fabrication welder: $57,385; Arc Welder: $56,843; Robotic Welder: $56,551.

Contract Welder Salary in Delaware

How much does a Contract Welder make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Contract Welder in Delaware is $46,530 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,996
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,657 to $57,766
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,578

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Contract Welder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,766	$4,814	$1,111	$28
Average	$46,530	$3,877	$895	$22
25th Percentile	$37,657	$3,138	$724	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Contract Welder Salaries

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

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

District of Columbia: $50,872.
California: $50,679.
Massachusetts: $50,003.

District of Columbia $50,872 California $50,679 Massachusetts $50,003 Washington $49,820 New Jersey $49,801 Alaska $49,737 Connecticut $49,103 New York $48,846

Hawaii $48,023 Rhode Island $47,637 Maryland $47,375 Minnesota $47,017 Colorado $46,879 Illinois $46,833 Oregon $46,659 Delaware $46,530

New Hampshire $46,449 Virginia $46,268 Pennsylvania $45,740 Nevada $45,473 North Dakota $45,386 Michigan $45,248 Wisconsin $45,197 Vermont $45,096

Texas $44,816 Maine $44,798 Arizona $44,770 Ohio $44,738 Georgia $44,315 Indiana $44,104 Wyoming $44,063 Utah $43,998

Iowa $43,971 Kansas $43,750 Louisiana $43,686 North Carolina $43,663 Missouri $43,654 Florida $43,474 Montana $43,378 Nebraska $43,286

Kentucky $43,236 South Carolina $43,052 Tennessee $42,937 Idaho $42,891 New Mexico $42,556 Oklahoma $42,482 Alabama $42,211 South Dakota $41,756

Arkansas $41,508 West Virginia $41,375 Mississippi $40,975

Top Paying Cities for Contract Welders

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: $46,320
Little Creek: $46,659
Magnolia: $46,592

Lincoln, DE $46,320 Little Creek, DE $46,659 Magnolia, DE $46,592 Milford, DE $46,438 Marydel, DE $46,514 Millsboro, DE $46,126 Millville, DE $46,197 Milton, DE $46,277

Nassau, DE $46,311 Ocean View, DE $46,189 Rehoboth Beach, DE $46,278 Seaford, DE $46,304 Selbyville, DE $46,113 Smyrna, DE $46,692 Viola, DE $46,477 Woodside, DE $46,602

Bear, DE $46,494 Newark, DE $46,477 Claymont, DE $46,572 Delaware City, DE $46,523 Hockessin, DE $46,472 Kirkwood, DE $46,514 Middletown, DE $46,532 Montchanin, DE $46,483

New Castle, DE $46,490 Odessa, DE $46,555 Port Penn, DE $46,586 Rockland, DE $46,488 Saint Georges, DE $46,518 Townsend, DE $46,589 Winterthur, DE $46,493 Lewes, DE $46,295

Wilmington, DE $46,475 Dover, DE $46,659 Dover Afb, DE $46,414 Bethany Beach, DE $46,141 Bethel, DE $46,189 Bridgeville, DE $46,297 Camden Wyoming, DE $46,528 Cheswold, DE $46,644

Clayton, DE $46,646 Dagsboro, DE $46,109 Delmar, DE $46,035 Ellendale, DE $46,174 Felton, DE $46,434 Fenwick Island, DE $46,119 Frankford, DE $46,038 Frederica, DE $46,480

Georgetown, DE $46,091 Greenwood, DE $46,305 Harbeson, DE $46,140 Harrington, DE $46,376 Hartly, DE $46,520 Houston, DE $46,309 Kenton, DE $46,648 Laurel, DE $46,064

Yorklyn, DE $46,486

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

Understanding how a Contract Welder'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$37,657

Average $46,530/year

$57,766

$3,138

Average $3,877/month

$4,814

$724

Average $895/week

$1,111

$18

Average $22/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,766	$4,814	$1,111	$28
Average	$46,530	$3,877	$895	$22
25th Percentile	$37,657	$3,138	$724	$18

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