How much does a Welding Engineer make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Welding Engineer in San Diego, CA is $111,832. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,616 to $122,085, with most professionals earning between $94,225 and $131,419.

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 $94,225 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $102,616 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $111,832 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $122,085 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Welding Engineer Salary $131,419 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25% $102,616 10% $94,225 90% $131,419 75% $122,085 $111,832 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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    Welding Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Welding Engineer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Welding Engineer ranges from $102,616 to $122,085 with the average base salary of $111,832. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,271 to $129,285 with the average total cash compensation of $116,593.

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