As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Weld Inspector in Akeley, MN is $51,223, equivalent to $25 per hour, $985 weekly, or $4,269 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Weld Inspector in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Weld Inspector in Akeley, MN vary widely, spanning from $42,086 to $60,353. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,441) and 75th percentile ($56,002), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,353 per year. This $9,561 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, Akeley Weld Inspector often earn 5.8% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Weld Inspector Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $42,086 Akeley, MN September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $46,441 Akeley, MN September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $51,223 Akeley, MN September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $56,002 Akeley, MN September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $60,353 Akeley, MN September 01, 2026
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What is a Weld Inspector ?

Weld quality assurance is the use of technological methods and actions to test or assure the quality of welds, and secondarily to confirm the presence, location and coverage of welds.[original research?] In manufacturing, welds are used to join two or more metal surfaces. Because these connections may encounter loads and fatigue during product lifetime, there is a chance they may fail if not created to proper specification....

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About Akeley, Minnesota    Akeley is a city in Hubbard County, Minnesota, USA. The population was 432 at the 2010 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city ....More

Akeley, Minnesota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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