As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Heavy Equipment Welder in Massachusetts is $53,660, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,032 weekly, or $4,472 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $44,090 to $63,234. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,651) and 75th percentile ($58,671), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,234 per year. This $10,020 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, Massachusetts Heavy Equipment Welder often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $44,090 MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $48,651 MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $53,660 MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $58,671 MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $63,234 MA July 01, 2026
25% $48,651 10% $44,090 90% $63,234 75% $58,671 $53,660 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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $55,724 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $56,771 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $56,333 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $56,895 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $56,345 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $59,087 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $56,300 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $59,080 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $59,085 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $58,030 Date Updated July 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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