As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Weld Inspector in Lubbock, TX is $47,410, equivalent to $23 per hour, $912 weekly, or $3,951 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Weld Inspector in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Weld Inspector in Lubbock, TX vary widely, spanning from $38,955 to $55,871. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,984) and 75th percentile ($51,839), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,871 per year. This $8,855 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, Lubbock Weld Inspector often earn 8.5% lower than national averages. However, Lubbock currently ranks 749 statewide for Weld Inspector job salary. 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 $38,955 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $42,984 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $47,410 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $51,839 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $55,871 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
25% $42,984 10% $38,955 90% $55,871 75% $51,839 $47,410 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 Lubbock, Texas    Lubbock (/ˈlʌbək/ LUB-ək) is the 11th-most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 256,04....More

Lubbock, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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