As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Stainless Steel Welder in Delaware is $54,732, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,053 weekly, or $4,561 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Stainless Steel Welder in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Stainless Steel Welder in Delaware vary widely, spanning from $44,972 to $64,492. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,623) and 75th percentile ($59,841), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,492 per year. This $10,218 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, Delaware Stainless Steel Welder often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 77 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide for Stainless Steel 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
Stainless Steel Welder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Stainless Steel Welder Salary $44,972 DE August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Stainless Steel Welder Salary $49,623 DE August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Stainless Steel Welder Salary $54,732 DE August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Stainless Steel Welder Salary $59,841 DE August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Stainless Steel Welder Salary $64,492 DE August 01, 2026
25% $49,623 10% $44,972 90% $64,492 75% $59,841 $54,732 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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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $59,252 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $59,289 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $59,101 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $58,998 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $59,300 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $59,180 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $58,977 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $59,010 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $59,504 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $58,801 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    1 - 3 years experience
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    3 - 5 years experience
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