As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Heavy Equipment Welder in District of Columbia is $54,592, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,050 weekly, or $4,549 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 District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $44,856 to $64,332. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,496) and 75th percentile ($59,690), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,332 per year. This $10,194 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, District of Columbia Heavy Equipment Welder often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Heavy Equipment Welder job salary. 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 $44,856 DC July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $49,496 DC July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $54,592 DC July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $59,690 DC July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $64,332 DC July 01, 2026
25% $49,496 10% $44,856 90% $64,332 75% $59,690 $54,592 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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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $58,680 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    3 - 5 years experience
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