As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Weld Inspector in Houston, TX is $52,934, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,018 weekly, or $4,411 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 Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $43,492 to $62,369. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,992) and 75th percentile ($57,872), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,369 per year. This $9,880 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, Houston Weld Inspector often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 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 $43,492 Houston, TX September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $47,992 Houston, TX September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $52,934 Houston, TX September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $57,872 Houston, TX September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $62,369 Houston, TX September 01, 2026
25% $47,992 10% $43,492 90% $62,369 75% $57,872 $52,934 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Weld Inspector in Houston, TX. The base salary for Weld Inspector ranges from $47,992 to $57,872 with the average base salary of $52,934. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,653 to $66,912 with the average total cash compensation of $58,322.
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