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 $51,137, California $50,943, Massachusetts $50,264. 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: $57,910; Aerospace Welder: $57,578; fabrication welder: $57,403; Arc Welder: $56,860; Robotic Welder: $56,569.

Contract Welder Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Contract Welder make in Hawaii?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Contract Welder in Hawaii is $48,273 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,543
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,068 to $59,930
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,687

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Contract Welder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,930	$4,994	$1,153	$29
Average	$48,273	$4,023	$928	$23
25th Percentile	$39,068	$3,256	$751	$19

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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: $51,137.
California: $50,943.
Massachusetts: $50,264.

District of Columbia $51,137 California $50,943 Massachusetts $50,264 Washington $50,079 New Jersey $50,061 Alaska $49,996 Connecticut $49,359 New York $49,100

Hawaii $48,273 Rhode Island $47,885 Maryland $47,622 Minnesota $47,262 Colorado $47,123 Illinois $47,077 Oregon $46,902 Delaware $46,772

New Hampshire $46,691 Virginia $46,509 Pennsylvania $45,978 Nevada $45,710 North Dakota $45,622 Michigan $45,484 Wisconsin $45,433 Vermont $45,331

Texas $45,050 Maine $45,031 Arizona $45,003 Ohio $44,971 Georgia $44,546 Indiana $44,334 Wyoming $44,292 Utah $44,228

Iowa $44,200 Kansas $43,978 Louisiana $43,913 North Carolina $43,890 Missouri $43,881 Florida $43,701 Montana $43,604 Nebraska $43,512

Kentucky $43,461 South Carolina $43,276 Tennessee $43,161 Idaho $43,114 New Mexico $42,777 Oklahoma $42,703 Alabama $42,431 South Dakota $41,974

Arkansas $41,724 West Virginia $41,590 Mississippi $41,188

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:

Aiea: $48,012
Anahola: $47,382
Captain Cook: $47,335

Aiea, HI $48,012 Anahola, HI $47,382 Captain Cook, HI $47,335 Eleele, HI $47,479 Ewa Beach, HI $47,969 Kapolei, HI $47,931 Haiku, HI $47,418 Hakalau, HI $47,311

Haleiwa, HI $47,839 Hana, HI $47,304 Hanalei, HI $47,321 Hanamaulu, HI $47,417 Hanapepe, HI $47,476 Hauula, HI $47,912 Hawaii National Park, HI $47,366 Hawi, HI $47,445

Hilo, HI $47,412 Princeville, HI $47,407 Holualoa, HI $47,354 Honaunau, HI $47,272 Honokaa, HI $47,333 Honomu, HI $47,407 Hoolehua, HI $47,272 Kaaawa, HI $47,927

Kahuku, HI $47,825 Kahului, HI $47,527 Kailua, HI $47,997 Ocean View, HI $47,393 Waikoloa, HI $47,388 Keauhou, HI $47,354 Kailua Kona, HI $47,411 Kalaheo, HI $47,422

Kalaupapa, HI $47,229 Kamuela, HI $47,357 Kaneohe, HI $47,987 Kapaa, HI $47,473 Kaumakani, HI $47,499 Kaunakakai, HI $47,328 Keaau, HI $47,444 Kealakekua, HI $47,419

Kealia, HI $47,436 Kekaha, HI $47,388 Kihei, HI $47,479 Kilauea, HI $47,408 Kapaau, HI $47,372 Koloa, HI $47,429 Kualapuu, HI $47,315 Kunia, HI $47,916

Kurtistown, HI $47,420 Lahaina, HI $47,430 Laie, HI $47,867 Lanai City, HI $47,315 Laupahoehoe, HI $47,434 Lawai, HI $47,499 Lihue, HI $47,417 Makawao, HI $47,454

Makaweli, HI $47,312 Maunaloa, HI $47,201 Mountain View, HI $47,395 Naalehu, HI $47,300 Ninole, HI $47,268 Ookala, HI $47,283 Paauilo, HI $47,341 Pahala, HI $47,313

Pahoa, HI $47,376 Paia, HI $47,432 Papaaloa, HI $47,440 Papaikou, HI $47,342 Pearl City, HI $47,977 Pepeekeo, HI $47,434 Puunene, HI $47,527 Volcano, HI $47,366

Wahiawa, HI $47,895 Pukalani, HI $47,454 Mililani, HI $47,953 Kula, HI $47,356 Waialua, HI $47,813 Waianae, HI $47,857 Wailuku, HI $47,453 Waimanalo, HI $47,988

Waimea, HI $47,495 Waipahu, HI $47,957 Honolulu, HI $48,029 J B P H H, HI $48,020 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $47,921 Schofield Barracks, HI $47,907 Fort Shafter, HI $48,029 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $48,029

Camp H M Smith, HI $48,018 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $47,971 Wake Island, HI $48,029

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 August 01, 2026

$39,068

Average $48,273/year

$59,930

$3,256

Average $4,023/month

$4,994

$751

Average $928/week

$1,153

$19

Average $23/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,930	$4,994	$1,153	$29
Average	$48,273	$4,023	$928	$23
25th Percentile	$39,068	$3,256	$751	$19

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Contract Welder Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Contract Welder make in Hawaii?

Key Factors That Influence Contract Welder Salaries

How Do Contract Welder Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Contract Welders

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

Salaries of jobs related to Contract Welder

Find Your Next Contract Welder Job

Cost of Living In Hawaii

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