What are the main factors that influence an Underwater Welder'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 Underwater Welder?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Underwater Welder roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Underwater Welder's salary?

An Underwater Welder's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,445 for beginners, reaching about $57,032 at mid-level, and approach $60,012 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Underwater Welder?

Underwater Welder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Underwater Welder roles are District of Columbia $63,289, California $63,049, Massachusetts $62,209. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Underwater Welder roles make?

Salaries for Underwater Welder level roles vary by specialization: Underwater Basket Weaver: $58,169; Ship Welder: $57,903; Aerospace Welder: $57,572; Arc Welder: $56,854; Robotic Welder: $56,563.

Underwater Welder Salary in Delaware

How much does an Underwater Welder make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Underwater Welder in Delaware is $57,887 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,920
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,095 to $63,662
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,090

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Underwater Welder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,662	$5,305	$1,224	$31
Average	$57,887	$4,824	$1,113	$28
25th Percentile	$49,095	$4,091	$944	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Underwater Welder Salaries

An Underwater 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Underwater Welder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Underwater 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): $55,445
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,811
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,032
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,498
Expert (over 8 years): $60,012

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Underwater Welder	$55,445
Intermediate Level Underwater Welder	$55,811
Senior Level Underwater Welder	$57,032
Specialist Level Underwater Welder	$58,498
Expert Level Underwater Welder	$60,012

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

District of Columbia: $63,289.
California: $63,049.
Massachusetts: $62,209.

District of Columbia $63,289 California $63,049 Massachusetts $62,209 Washington $61,980 New Jersey $61,957 Alaska $61,877 Connecticut $61,088 New York $60,768

Hawaii $59,745 Rhode Island $59,265 Maryland $58,939 Minnesota $58,493 Colorado $58,322 Illinois $58,265 Oregon $58,047 Delaware $57,887

New Hampshire $57,787 Virginia $57,561 Pennsylvania $56,904 Nevada $56,573 North Dakota $56,464 Michigan $56,292 Wisconsin $56,230 Vermont $56,104

Texas $55,755 Maine $55,732 Arizona $55,698 Ohio $55,658 Georgia $55,132 Indiana $54,869 Wyoming $54,818 Utah $54,738

Iowa $54,703 Kansas $54,429 Louisiana $54,349 North Carolina $54,320 Missouri $54,309 Florida $54,086 Montana $53,966 Nebraska $53,852

Kentucky $53,789 South Carolina $53,560 Tennessee $53,417 Idaho $53,360 New Mexico $52,943 Oklahoma $52,851 Alabama $52,514 South Dakota $51,948

Arkansas $51,640 West Virginia $51,474 Mississippi $50,976

Top Paying Cities for Underwater 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:

Lincoln: $57,627
Little Creek: $58,048
Magnolia: $57,965

Lincoln, DE $57,627 Little Creek, DE $58,048 Magnolia, DE $57,965 Milford, DE $57,773 Marydel, DE $57,868 Millsboro, DE $57,385 Millville, DE $57,473 Milton, DE $57,573

Nassau, DE $57,615 Ocean View, DE $57,464 Rehoboth Beach, DE $57,574 Seaford, DE $57,607 Selbyville, DE $57,368 Smyrna, DE $58,088 Viola, DE $57,821 Woodside, DE $57,976

Bear, DE $57,843 Newark, DE $57,821 Claymont, DE $57,939 Delaware City, DE $57,879 Hockessin, DE $57,816 Kirkwood, DE $57,868 Middletown, DE $57,890 Montchanin, DE $57,829

New Castle, DE $57,838 Odessa, DE $57,919 Port Penn, DE $57,958 Rockland, DE $57,835 Saint Georges, DE $57,872 Townsend, DE $57,961 Winterthur, DE $57,842 Lewes, DE $57,595

Wilmington, DE $57,819 Dover, DE $58,048 Dover Afb, DE $57,743 Bethany Beach, DE $57,403 Bethel, DE $57,463 Bridgeville, DE $57,598 Camden Wyoming, DE $57,885 Cheswold, DE $58,030

Clayton, DE $58,031 Dagsboro, DE $57,363 Delmar, DE $57,271 Ellendale, DE $57,445 Felton, DE $57,768 Fenwick Island, DE $57,376 Frankford, DE $57,276 Frederica, DE $57,826

Georgetown, DE $57,341 Greenwood, DE $57,607 Harbeson, DE $57,403 Harrington, DE $57,695 Hartly, DE $57,875 Houston, DE $57,613 Kenton, DE $58,034 Laurel, DE $57,307

Yorklyn, DE $57,833

Underwater Welder Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Underwater Welder roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Underwater Welder positions in MFG Nondurable or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Underwater Welder as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Underwater Welder

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$81,042	$39.0	40%
MFG Durable	$75,253	$36.0	30%
Business Services	$69,465	$33.0	20%
Insurance	$63,676	$31.0	10%

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

Understanding how an Underwater 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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$49,095

Average $57,887/year

$63,662

$4,091

Average $4,824/month

$5,305

$944

Average $1,113/week

$1,224

$24

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,662	$5,305	$1,224	$31
Average	$57,887	$4,824	$1,113	$28
25th Percentile	$49,095	$4,091	$944	$24

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