As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Weld Inspector in Minneapolis, MN is $55,489, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,067 weekly, or $4,624 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 Minneapolis, MN vary widely, spanning from $45,585 to $65,376. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,305) and 75th percentile ($60,664), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,376 per year. This $10,359 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, Minneapolis Weld Inspector often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Minneapolis currently ranks 221 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 $45,585 Minneapolis, MN June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $50,305 Minneapolis, MN June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $55,489 Minneapolis, MN June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $60,664 Minneapolis, MN June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $65,376 Minneapolis, MN June 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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