As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Heavy Equipment Welder in Delaware is $49,923, equivalent to $24 per hour, $960 weekly, or $4,160 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $41,021 to $58,831. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,263) and 75th percentile ($54,586), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,831 per year. This $9,323 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, Delaware Heavy Equipment Welder often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 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 $41,021 DE May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $45,263 DE May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $49,923 DE May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $54,586 DE May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $58,831 DE May 01, 2026
25% $45,263 10% $41,021 90% $58,831 75% $54,586 $49,923 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 Bear, DE Avg. Salary $53,650 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $53,684 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $53,514 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $53,421 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $53,694 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $53,586 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $53,401 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $53,431 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $53,878 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $53,243 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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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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