As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Welding Foreman in California is $78,144, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,503 weekly, or $6,512 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Welding Foreman in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Welding Foreman in California vary widely, spanning from $63,475 to $89,741. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,465) and 75th percentile ($84,214), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,741 per year. This $13,749 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Product Quality, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Welding Foreman often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 74 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Welding Foreman 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 Foreman Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welding Foreman Salary $63,475 CA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Welding Foreman Salary $70,465 CA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Welding Foreman Salary $78,144 CA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Welding Foreman Salary $84,214 CA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Welding Foreman Salary $89,741 CA July 01, 2026
25% $70,465 10% $63,475 90% $89,741 75% $84,214 $78,144 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Welding Foreman ?

A welder or lit operator is a tradesperson who specializes in fusing materials together. The term welder refers to the operator, the machine is referred to as the welding power supply. The materials to be joined can be metals (such as steel, aluminum, brass, stainless steel etc.) or varieties of plastic or polymer. Welders typically have to have good dexterity and attention to detail, as well as technical knowledge about the materials being joined and best practices in the field....

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $79,817 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $84,855 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $85,078 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $82,392 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $80,500 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $84,862 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $81,718 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $80,020 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $96,649 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $93,986 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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