What are the main factors that influence a Skilled 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 Skilled Welder?

Skilled Welder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Skilled Welder roles are District of Columbia $53,930, California $53,725, Massachusetts $53,009. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Skilled Welder roles make?

Salaries for Skilled Welder level roles vary by specialization: Skilled Nurse: $82,189; Skilled Trade: $75,150; Skilled Technician: $61,926; Skilled Tradesman: $58,902; Welder: $55,743.

Skilled Welder Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Skilled Welder make in Hawaii?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Skilled Welder in Hawaii is $50,910 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,396
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,202 to $63,203
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,363

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Skilled Welder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,203	$5,267	$1,215	$30
Average	$50,910	$4,242	$979	$24
25th Percentile	$41,202	$3,433	$792	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Skilled Welder Salaries

A Skilled 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 Skilled 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 Skilled Welders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,930.
California: $53,725.
Massachusetts: $53,009.

District of Columbia $53,930 California $53,725 Massachusetts $53,009 Washington $52,814 New Jersey $52,795 Alaska $52,727 Connecticut $52,055 New York $51,782

Hawaii $50,910 Rhode Island $50,501 Maryland $50,223 Minnesota $49,843 Colorado $49,697 Illinois $49,648 Oregon $49,463 Delaware $49,327

New Hampshire $49,241 Virginia $49,049 Pennsylvania $48,489 Nevada $48,207 North Dakota $48,114 Michigan $47,968 Wisconsin $47,914 Vermont $47,807

Texas $47,510 Maine $47,491 Arizona $47,461 Ohio $47,427 Georgia $46,979 Indiana $46,755 Wyoming $46,711 Utah $46,643

Iowa $46,614 Kansas $46,380 Louisiana $46,312 North Carolina $46,287 Missouri $46,278 Florida $46,088 Montana $45,986 Nebraska $45,888

Kentucky $45,835 South Carolina $45,640 Tennessee $45,518 Idaho $45,469 New Mexico $45,114 Oklahoma $45,036 Alabama $44,748 South Dakota $44,266

Arkansas $44,003 West Virginia $43,862 Mississippi $43,438

Top Paying Cities for Skilled 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: $50,634
Anahola: $49,970
Captain Cook: $49,920

Aiea, HI $50,634 Anahola, HI $49,970 Captain Cook, HI $49,920 Eleele, HI $50,072 Ewa Beach, HI $50,589 Kapolei, HI $50,549 Haiku, HI $50,007 Hakalau, HI $49,895

Haleiwa, HI $50,452 Hana, HI $49,888 Hanalei, HI $49,905 Hanamaulu, HI $50,006 Hanapepe, HI $50,069 Hauula, HI $50,529 Hawaii National Park, HI $49,953 Hawi, HI $50,036

Hilo, HI $50,002 Princeville, HI $49,996 Holualoa, HI $49,940 Honaunau, HI $49,854 Honokaa, HI $49,918 Honomu, HI $49,997 Hoolehua, HI $49,854 Kaaawa, HI $50,545

Kahuku, HI $50,437 Kahului, HI $50,123 Kailua, HI $50,618 Ocean View, HI $49,982 Waikoloa, HI $49,977 Keauhou, HI $49,940 Kailua Kona, HI $50,001 Kalaheo, HI $50,012

Kalaupapa, HI $49,808 Kamuela, HI $49,944 Kaneohe, HI $50,607 Kapaa, HI $50,066 Kaumakani, HI $50,093 Kaunakakai, HI $49,913 Keaau, HI $50,036 Kealakekua, HI $50,009

Kealia, HI $50,026 Kekaha, HI $49,976 Kihei, HI $50,072 Kilauea, HI $49,997 Kapaau, HI $49,959 Koloa, HI $50,019 Kualapuu, HI $49,899 Kunia, HI $50,533

Kurtistown, HI $50,010 Lahaina, HI $50,020 Laie, HI $50,481 Lanai City, HI $49,899 Laupahoehoe, HI $50,024 Lawai, HI $50,093 Lihue, HI $50,006 Makawao, HI $50,046

Makaweli, HI $49,896 Maunaloa, HI $49,778 Mountain View, HI $49,984 Naalehu, HI $49,883 Ninole, HI $49,850 Ookala, HI $49,866 Paauilo, HI $49,926 Pahala, HI $49,897

Pahoa, HI $49,963 Paia, HI $50,022 Papaaloa, HI $50,031 Papaikou, HI $49,927 Pearl City, HI $50,598 Pepeekeo, HI $50,024 Puunene, HI $50,123 Volcano, HI $49,953

Wahiawa, HI $50,511 Pukalani, HI $50,046 Mililani, HI $50,572 Kula, HI $49,943 Waialua, HI $50,424 Waianae, HI $50,471 Wailuku, HI $50,045 Waimanalo, HI $50,608

Waimea, HI $50,089 Waipahu, HI $50,576 Honolulu, HI $50,652 J B P H H, HI $50,643 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $50,538 Schofield Barracks, HI $50,524 Fort Shafter, HI $50,652 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $50,652

Camp H M Smith, HI $50,641 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $50,591 Wake Island, HI $50,652

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

Understanding how a Skilled 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

$41,202

Average $50,910/year

$63,203

$3,433

Average $4,242/month

$5,267

$792

Average $979/week

$1,215

$20

Average $24/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,203	$5,267	$1,215	$30
Average	$50,910	$4,242	$979	$24
25th Percentile	$41,202	$3,433	$792	$20

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