As of June 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Arc Welder in the United States is $27. While Salary.com is seeing that Arc Welder salary in the US can go up to $32 or down to $22, but most earn between $25 and $30. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Arc Welder in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Arc Welder Salary | $22 | US | June 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Arc Welder Salary | $25 | US | June 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Arc Welder Salary | $27 | US | June 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Arc Welder Salary | $30 | US | June 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Arc Welder Salary | $32 | US | June 01, 2026 |
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0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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