Mig Welder Salary in the United States

How much does a Mig Welder make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mig Welder in the United States is $37,137 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,673
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,799 to $40,035
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,760
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Mig Welder Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,035 $3,336 $770 $19
Average $37,137 $3,095 $714 $18
25th Percentile $33,799 $2,817 $650 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Mig Welder Salaries

A Mig Welder'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Mig Welder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mig Welder'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,276
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $37,922
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,181
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $39,316
  • Expert (over 8 years): $39,406
Levels Salary
Entry Level Mig Welder$37,276
Intermediate Level Mig Welder$37,922
Senior Level Mig Welder$39,181
Specialist Level Mig Welder$39,316
Expert Level Mig Welder$39,406
$37,276 0 yr
$37,922 < 2 yrs
$39,181 2-4 yrs
$39,316 5-8 yrs
$39,406 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Mig 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:

  • San Jose: $46,841
  • San Francisco: $46,328
  • Oakland: $45,352

What Skills Can Increase a Mig Welder's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Integrity (Mentioned in 5.44% Job Postings): Is about having strong principles and values, which you demonstrate through your conduct in the work environment. A common integrity definition states that people with integrity do the right thing even when nobody is watching.
  • Preventive Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.85% Job Postings): Preventive maintenance is the act of performing regularly scheduled maintenance activities to help prevent unexpected failures in the future. Put simply, it's about fixing things before they break.
  • Services Marketing (Mentioned in 1.99% Job Postings): Services marketing is a form of marketing businesses that provide a service to their customers use to increase brand awareness and sales
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Integrity 5.44%
Preventive Maintenance 2.85%
Services Marketing 1.99%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Mig Welder's salary.
  • Microsoft Office: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Microsoft Office
 $48,649
31%
Time Management
 $43,079
16%
Accountability
 $41,965
13%
Public Service
 $41,965
13%
Continuous Improvement
 $41,593
12%
Insight
 $41,593
12%
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How Education impacts a Mig Welder's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Mig Welders enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Mig Welder with a No Diploma is between $37,842 and $39,522).

Mig Welder Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Mig Welder
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 50.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 25.0%
Bachelors 25.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Mig Welder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mig 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.

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$33,799
Average $37,137/year
$40,035
$2,817
Average $3,095/month
$3,336
$650
Average $714/week
$770
$16
Average $18/hour
$19
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $40,035 $3,336 $770 $19
Average $37,137 $3,095 $714 $18
25th Percentile $33,799 $2,817 $650 $16

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Salary Trends for Mig Welder

Salaries for a Mig Welder can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,598 in 2023 to around $41,301 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Mig Welder salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Mig Welder Over Time

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2024 $42,719
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