How Much Does a Weld Inspector Make in Reno, NV ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Weld Inspector Salary in Reno, NV

As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Weld Inspector in Reno, NV is $53,226, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,024 weekly, or $4,436 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 Reno, NV vary widely, spanning from $43,726 to $62,710. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,253) and 75th percentile ($58,190), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,710 per year. This $9,937 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, Reno Weld Inspector often earn 1.2% higher than national averages. However, Reno currently ranks 337 statewide for Weld Inspector job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $43,726 Reno, NV June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $48,253 Reno, NV June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $53,226 Reno, NV June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $58,190 Reno, NV June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $62,710 Reno, NV June 01, 2026
25% $48,253 10% $43,726 90% $62,710 75% $58,190 $53,226 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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    Welder I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Weld Inspector

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Welder III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Reno, NV. The base salary for Weld Inspector ranges from $48,253 to $58,190 with the average base salary of $53,226. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,559 to $66,791 with the average total cash compensation of $58,217.
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About Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

Reno, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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