As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Heavy Equipment Welder in Texas is $48,093, equivalent to $23 per hour, $925 weekly, or $4,008 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $39,516 to $56,674. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,604) and 75th percentile ($52,585), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,674 per year. This $8,981 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, Texas Heavy Equipment Welder often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $39,516 TX July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $43,604 TX July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $48,093 TX July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $52,585 TX July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $56,674 TX July 01, 2026
25% $43,604 10% $39,516 90% $56,674 75% $52,585 $48,093 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $48,086 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $47,546 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $47,012 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $48,516 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $47,413 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $52,563 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $49,640 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $47,495 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $47,369 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $49,016 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    1 - 3 years experience
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    3 - 5 years experience
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