Robotic Weld Operator Salary in the United States

How much does a Robotic Weld Operator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Robotic Weld Operator in the United States is $54,874 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,742
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,839 to $60,040
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,255
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Robotic Weld Operator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $60,040 $5,003 $1,155 $29
Average $54,874 $4,573 $1,055 $26
25th Percentile $49,839 $4,153 $958 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Robotic Weld Operator Salaries

A Robotic Weld Operator'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 Robotic Weld Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Robotic Weld Operator'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): $52,815
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,968
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,495
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,393
  • Expert (over 8 years): $57,153
Levels Salary
Entry Level Robotic Weld Operator$52,815
Intermediate Level Robotic Weld Operator$52,968
Senior Level Robotic Weld Operator$54,495
Specialist Level Robotic Weld Operator$56,393
Expert Level Robotic Weld Operator$57,153
$52,815 0 yr
$52,968 < 2 yrs
$54,495 2-4 yrs
$56,393 5-8 yrs
$57,153 > 8 yrs
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How Do Robotic Weld Operator 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 Robotic Weld Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $60,757.
  • California: $60,526.
  • Massachusetts: $59,720.

Top Paying Cities for Robotic Weld Operators

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: $69,213
  • San Francisco: $68,533
  • Oakland: $67,012

What Skills Can Increase a Robotic Weld Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 11.22% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 3.11% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • Pneumatics (Mentioned in 1.08% Job Postings): Pneumatics (pronounced new-MATT-ix) is an aspect of physics and engineering that is concerned with using the energy in compressed gas to make something move or work.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 11.22%
Preventative Maintenance 3.11%
Pneumatics 1.08%
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 Robotic Weld Operator's salary.
  • Building Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Custodial: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Building Maintenance
$58,716
7%
Analysis
$57,618
5%
Custodial
$57,069
4%
Coaching
$57,069
4%
Confidentiality
$57,069
4%
Scheduling
$56,521
3%
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How Education impacts a Robotic Weld Operator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Robotic Weld Operators enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Robotic Weld Operator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $53,222 and $56,836).

Robotic Weld Operator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Robotic Weld Operator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 80.8%
High School 80.8%
Associates 12.8%
Bachelors 5.1%
Masters 1.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Robotic Weld Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Robotic Weld Operator'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Robotic Weld Operator

Salaries for a Robotic Weld Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,930 in 2023 to around $46,218 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Robotic Weld Operator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Robotic Weld Operator Over Time

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$46,930
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$46,513
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