As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Weld Inspector in Texas is $51,818, equivalent to $25 per hour, $997 weekly, or $4,318 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $42,576 to $61,062. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,980) and 75th percentile ($56,657), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,062 per year. This $9,677 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, Texas Weld Inspector often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $42,576 TX July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $46,980 TX July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $51,818 TX July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $56,657 TX July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Weld Inspector Salary $61,062 TX July 01, 2026
25% $46,980 10% $42,576 90% $61,062 75% $56,657 $51,818 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $51,809 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $51,228 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $50,652 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $52,273 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $51,085 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $56,634 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $53,483 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $51,172 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $51,038 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $52,812 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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