As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Aluminum Welder in Charleston, SC is $51,405, equivalent to $25 per hour, $989 weekly, or $4,284 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Aluminum Welder in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Aluminum Welder in Charleston, SC vary widely, spanning from $42,480 to $60,649. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,733) and 75th percentile ($56,243), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,649 per year. This $9,510 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Preventative Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Charleston Aluminum Welder often earn 1.3% lower than national averages. However, Charleston currently ranks 559 statewide for Aluminum Welder job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Business Services to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Aluminum Welder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aluminum Welder Salary $42,480 Charleston, SC August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aluminum Welder Salary $46,733 Charleston, SC August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aluminum Welder Salary $51,405 Charleston, SC August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aluminum Welder Salary $56,243 Charleston, SC August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aluminum Welder Salary $60,649 Charleston, SC August 01, 2025
25% $46,733 10% $42,480 90% $60,649 75% $56,243 $51,405 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Aluminum Welder ?

A welder or lit operator is a tradesperson who specializes in fusing materials together. The term welder refers to the operator, the machine is referred to as the welding power supply. The materials to be joined can be metals (such as steel, aluminum, brass, stainless steel etc.) or varieties of plastic or polymer. Welders typically have to have good dexterity and attention to detail, as well as technical knowledge about the materials being joined and best practices in the field....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Aluminum Welder in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Aluminum Welder ranges from $46,733 to $56,243 with the average base salary of $51,405. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,869 to $62,883 with the average total cash compensation of $55,008.
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