As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Welding Foreman in Houston, TX is $70,566, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,357 weekly, or $5,881 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 Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $57,318 to $81,051. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,631) and 75th percentile ($76,054), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,051 per year. This $12,423 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, Houston Welding Foreman often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 statewide 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 $57,318 Houston, TX June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Welding Foreman Salary $63,631 Houston, TX June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Welding Foreman Salary $70,566 Houston, TX June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Welding Foreman Salary $76,054 Houston, TX June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Welding Foreman Salary $81,051 Houston, TX June 01, 2026
25% $63,631 10% $57,318 90% $81,051 75% $76,054 $70,566 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Welding Foreman in Houston, TX. The base salary for Welding Foreman ranges from $63,631 to $76,054 with the average base salary of $70,566. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,179 to $91,888 with the average total cash compensation of $79,956.
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