As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Weld Inspector in Pierre, SD is $44,767, equivalent to $22 per hour, $861 weekly, or $3,731 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 Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $36,782 to $52,746. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,587) and 75th percentile ($48,943), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,746 per year. This $8,356 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, Pierre Weld Inspector often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 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 $36,782 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $40,587 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $44,767 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $48,943 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $52,746 Pierre, SD September 01, 2026
25% $40,587 10% $36,782 90% $52,746 75% $48,943 $44,767 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 Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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