As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Welding Engineer in Augusta, GA is $95,325, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,833 weekly, or $7,944 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Welding Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Welding Engineer in Augusta, GA vary widely, spanning from $83,101 to $106,834. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,926) and 75th percentile ($101,349), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,834 per year. This $12,423 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Augusta Welding Engineer often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Augusta currently ranks 665 statewide for Welding Engineer 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
Welding Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $83,101 Augusta, GA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $88,926 Augusta, GA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $95,325 Augusta, GA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $101,349 Augusta, GA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $106,834 Augusta, GA November 01, 2026
25% $88,926 10% $83,101 90% $106,834 75% $101,349 $95,325 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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