As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Heavy Equipment Welder in Alpena, SD is $45,511, equivalent to $22 per hour, $875 weekly, or $3,793 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Heavy Equipment Welder in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Heavy Equipment Welder in Alpena, SD vary widely, spanning from $37,396 to $53,627. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,263) and 75th percentile ($49,759), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,627 per year. This $8,496 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, Alpena Heavy Equipment Welder often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Heavy Equipment Welder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $37,396 Alpena, SD August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $41,263 Alpena, SD August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $45,511 Alpena, SD August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $49,759 Alpena, SD August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $53,627 Alpena, SD August 01, 2026
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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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  1. Down a level:

    Welder I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Heavy Equipment Welder

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    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 Alpena, SD. The base salary for Heavy Equipment Welder ranges from $41,263 to $49,759 with the average base salary of $45,511. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,304 to $57,392 with the average total cash compensation of $50,023.
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About Alpena, South Dakota    Alpena (pronounced al-PEE'-nuh) is a town in Jerauld County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 286 at the 2010 census. Alpena is located....More

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