As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Weld Inspector in South Carolina is $49,763, equivalent to $24 per hour, $957 weekly, or $4,147 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 South Carolina vary widely, spanning from $40,889 to $58,643. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,118) and 75th percentile ($54,411), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,643 per year. This $9,293 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, South Carolina Weld Inspector often earn 6.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies. However, South Carolina currently ranks 42 nationwide 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 $40,889 SC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $45,118 SC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $49,763 SC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $54,411 SC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $58,643 SC April 01, 2026
25% $45,118 10% $40,889 90% $58,643 75% $54,411 $49,763 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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Location Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $54,130 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $52,429 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $53,862 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $52,669 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $50,477 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $52,429 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $52,469 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $51,613 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $53,297 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $53,811 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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