How much does a Heavy Equipment Welder make in NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Heavy Equipment Welder in North Carolina is $46,804. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,652 to $50,719, with most professionals earning between $38,871 and $54,284.

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 $38,871 NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $42,652 NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $46,804 NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $50,719 NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $54,284 NC April 01, 2025
25% $42,652 10% $38,871 90% $54,284 75% $50,719 $46,804 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $44,635 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $46,604 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $46,815 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $46,589 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $47,156 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $45,147 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $46,172 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $48,497 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $45,664 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $45,735 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    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

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    Welder III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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