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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Welding?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Welding roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Welding's salary?

A Welding's salary grows with experience: a Welder I (0-1 years)earns $45,451, a Welding (1-3 years)earns $56,208, a Welder III (3-5 years)earns $63,400, a Welder IV (5-7 years)earns $72,321,

What are the highest paying states for a Welding?

Welding salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Welding roles are District of Columbia $60,169, California $59,940, Massachusetts $59,142. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Welding roles make?

Salaries for Welding level roles vary by specialization: Welding Manager: $146,073; Welding Engineer: $103,028; Welding Supervisor: $75,046; Welding Foreman: $70,847; Welding Specialist: $70,405.

Welding Salary in Delaware

How much does a Welding make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Welding in Delaware is $55,033 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,611
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,395 to $60,047
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,261

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Welding Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,047	$5,004	$1,155	$29
Average	$55,033	$4,586	$1,058	$26
25th Percentile	$49,395	$4,116	$950	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Welding Salaries

A Welding'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Welding 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 Weldings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,169.
California: $59,940.
Massachusetts: $59,142.

District of Columbia $60,169 California $59,940 Massachusetts $59,142 Washington $58,924 New Jersey $58,902 Alaska $58,826 Connecticut $58,076 New York $57,772

Hawaii $56,799 Rhode Island $56,343 Maryland $56,033 Minnesota $55,609 Colorado $55,446 Illinois $55,392 Oregon $55,185 Delaware $55,033

New Hampshire $54,938 Virginia $54,724 Pennsylvania $54,099 Nevada $53,783 North Dakota $53,680 Michigan $53,517 Wisconsin $53,457 Vermont $53,338

Texas $53,006 Maine $52,985 Arizona $52,952 Ohio $52,914 Georgia $52,414 Indiana $52,164 Wyoming $52,115 Utah $52,039

Iowa $52,006 Kansas $51,745 Louisiana $51,669 North Carolina $51,642 Missouri $51,631 Florida $51,419 Montana $51,305 Nebraska $51,197

Kentucky $51,137 South Carolina $50,919 Tennessee $50,784 Idaho $50,729 New Mexico $50,333 Oklahoma $50,246 Alabama $49,925 South Dakota $49,387

Arkansas $49,094 West Virginia $48,936 Mississippi $48,463

Top Paying Cities for Weldings

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: $54,785
Little Creek: $55,187
Magnolia: $55,107

Lincoln, DE $54,785 Little Creek, DE $55,187 Magnolia, DE $55,107 Milford, DE $54,925 Marydel, DE $55,015 Millsboro, DE $54,556 Millville, DE $54,640 Milton, DE $54,734

Nassau, DE $54,774 Ocean View, DE $54,631 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,735 Seaford, DE $54,766 Selbyville, DE $54,540 Smyrna, DE $55,225 Viola, DE $54,970 Woodside, DE $55,118

Bear, DE $54,991 Newark, DE $54,970 Claymont, DE $55,083 Delaware City, DE $55,025 Hockessin, DE $54,965 Kirkwood, DE $55,015 Middletown, DE $55,036 Montchanin, DE $54,978

New Castle, DE $54,986 Odessa, DE $55,063 Port Penn, DE $55,100 Rockland, DE $54,983 Saint Georges, DE $55,019 Townsend, DE $55,103 Winterthur, DE $54,990 Lewes, DE $54,756

Wilmington, DE $54,968 Dover, DE $55,187 Dover Afb, DE $54,896 Bethany Beach, DE $54,573 Bethel, DE $54,629 Bridgeville, DE $54,758 Camden Wyoming, DE $55,031 Cheswold, DE $55,169

Clayton, DE $55,170 Dagsboro, DE $54,535 Delmar, DE $54,447 Ellendale, DE $54,613 Felton, DE $54,920 Fenwick Island, DE $54,547 Frankford, DE $54,452 Frederica, DE $54,975

Georgetown, DE $54,514 Greenwood, DE $54,767 Harbeson, DE $54,572 Harrington, DE $54,851 Hartly, DE $55,021 Houston, DE $54,772 Kenton, DE $55,173 Laurel, DE $54,482

Yorklyn, DE $54,982

Welding Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Welding roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Welding positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Welding as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Welding

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$66,040	$32.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$63,288	$30.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$60,537	$29.0	10%
Healthcare	$60,537	$29.0	10%
Pharmaceuticals	$60,537	$29.0	10%

Welding Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Welding'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 July 01, 2026

$49,395

Average $55,033/year

$60,047

$4,116

Average $4,586/month

$5,004

$950

Average $1,058/week

$1,155

$24

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,047	$5,004	$1,155	$29
Average	$55,033	$4,586	$1,058	$26
25th Percentile	$49,395	$4,116	$950	$24

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