As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Heavy Equipment Welder in Washington is $53,469, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,028 weekly, or $4,456 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 Washington vary widely, spanning from $43,934 to $63,003. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,478) and 75th percentile ($58,459), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,003 per year. This $9,981 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, Washington Heavy Equipment Welder often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies. However, Washington currently ranks 4 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 $43,934 WA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $48,478 WA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $53,469 WA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $58,459 WA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Heavy Equipment Welder Salary $63,003 WA August 01, 2026
25% $48,478 10% $43,934 90% $63,003 75% $58,459 $53,469 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 Aberdeen, WA Avg. Salary $55,746 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, WA Avg. Salary $55,217 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addy, WA Avg. Salary $54,212 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adna, WA Avg. Salary $55,945 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Airway Heights, WA Avg. Salary $54,472 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, WA Avg. Salary $54,143 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allyn, WA Avg. Salary $57,380 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almira, WA Avg. Salary $53,800 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amanda Park, WA Avg. Salary $55,125 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amboy, WA Avg. Salary $55,536 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    0 - 1 years experience
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    1 - 3 years experience
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    3 - 5 years experience
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