As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Weld Inspector in Sioux Falls, SD is $48,423, equivalent to $23 per hour, $931 weekly, or $4,035 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 Sioux Falls, SD vary widely, spanning from $39,786 to $57,053. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,902) and 75th percentile ($52,940), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,053 per year. This $9,038 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, Sioux Falls Weld Inspector often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Sioux Falls currently ranks 703 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 $39,786 Sioux Falls, SD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $43,902 Sioux Falls, SD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $48,423 Sioux Falls, SD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $52,940 Sioux Falls, SD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $57,053 Sioux Falls, SD September 01, 2026
25% $43,902 10% $39,786 90% $57,053 75% $52,940 $48,423 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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota    Sioux Falls (/ˌsuː ˈfɔːlz/) (Lakota: Íŋyaŋ Okábleča Otȟúŋwahe; "Stone Shatter City") is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Dakota and t....More

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