What is the hourly salary range of Stainless Steel Welder?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Stainless Steel Welder in the United States is $26. While Salary.com is seeing that Stainless Steel Welder salary in the US can go up to $31 or down to $21, but most earn between $24 and $28. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Stainless Steel Welder in the United States.

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Stainless Steel Welder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Stainless Steel Welder Salary $21 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Stainless Steel Welder Salary $24 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Stainless Steel Welder Salary $26 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Stainless Steel Welder Salary $28 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Stainless Steel Welder Salary $31 US August 01, 2026
25% $24 10% $21 90% $31 75% $28 $26 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Stainless Steel 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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  1. Down a level:

    Welder I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Stainless Steel Welder

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Welder III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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29
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Stainless Steel Welder in the United States. The average hourly rate for Stainless Steel Welder ranges from $24 to $28 with the average hourly pay of $26. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $25 to $33 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $29.
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