As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Welding Engineer in Fresno, CA is $103,215, equivalent to $50 per hour, $1,985 weekly, or $8,601 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 Fresno, CA vary widely, spanning from $89,979 to $115,677. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($96,287) and 75th percentile ($109,738), while top earners (90th percentile) make $115,677 per year. This $13,451 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, Fresno Welding Engineer often earn 9.2% higher than national averages. However, Fresno currently ranks 338 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 $89,979 Fresno, CA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $96,287 Fresno, CA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $103,215 Fresno, CA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $109,738 Fresno, CA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $115,677 Fresno, CA November 01, 2026
25% $96,287 10% $89,979 90% $115,677 75% $109,738 $103,215 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 Fresno, California    Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112....More

Fresno, California  area prices were up 2.7% from a year ago

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