As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Production Welder in the US is $56,448, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,086 weekly, or $4,704 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Production Welder in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Production Welder in the US vary widely, spanning from $46,380 to $66,509. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,178) and 75th percentile ($61,715), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,509 per year. This $10,537 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, District of Columbia Production Welder often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 72 companies and industry startups. 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
Production Welder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Production Welder Salary $46,380 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Production Welder Salary $51,178 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Production Welder Salary $56,448 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Production Welder Salary $61,715 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Production Welder Salary $66,509 US September 01, 2026
25% $51,178 10% $46,380 90% $66,509 75% $61,715 $56,448 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Production 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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