As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Weld Inspector in Fargo, ND is $51,154, equivalent to $25 per hour, $984 weekly, or $4,263 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 Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $42,030 to $60,271. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,378) and 75th percentile ($55,926), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,271 per year. This $9,548 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, Fargo Weld Inspector often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 503 statewide for Weld Inspector 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
Weld Inspector Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $42,030 Fargo, ND September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $46,378 Fargo, ND September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $51,154 Fargo, ND September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $55,926 Fargo, ND September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $60,271 Fargo, ND September 01, 2026
25% $46,378 10% $42,030 90% $60,271 75% $55,926 $51,154 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

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