Heavy Equipment Welder Salary in the United States

Heavy Equipment Welder Salary

How much does a Heavy Equipment Welder make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Heavy Equipment Welder in the United States is $49,252. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,882 to $53,372, with most professionals earning between $40,904 and $57,123.

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10th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $40,904 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $44,882 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $49,252 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $53,372 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $57,123 US April 01, 2025
25% $44,882 10% $40,904 90% $57,123 75% $53,372 $49,252 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Heavy Equipment 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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    Welder I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Heavy Equipment Welder

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Welder III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Heavy Equipment Welder in the United States. The base salary for Heavy Equipment Welder ranges from $44,882 to $53,372 with the average base salary of $49,252. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,882 to $53,372 with the average total cash compensation of $49,252.
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