What are the main factors that influence a Welding Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Welding Operator's salary?

A Welding Operator's salary grows with experience: a Welder I (0-1 years)earns $50,944, a Welding Operator (1-3 years)earns $62,943, a Welder III (3-5 years)earns $70,955, a Welder IV (5-7 years)earns $80,970,

What are the highest paying states for a Welding Operator?

Welding Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Welding Operator roles are District of Columbia $61,979, California $61,744, Massachusetts $60,921. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Welding Operator roles make?

Salaries for Welding Operator level roles vary by specialization: Welding Manager: $145,878; Welding Engineer: $103,062; Welding Supervisor: $74,973; Welding Specialist: $72,135; Welding Foreman: $70,750.

Welding Operator Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Welding Operator make in District of Columbia?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Welding Operator in District of Columbia is $62,304 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Welding Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,111
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,193 to $67,961
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,629

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Welding Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,961	$5,663	$1,307	$33
Average	$62,304	$5,192	$1,198	$30
25th Percentile	$56,193	$4,683	$1,081	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Welding Operator Salaries

A Welding Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Welding Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Welding Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,979.
California: $61,744.
Massachusetts: $60,921.

District of Columbia $61,979 California $61,744 Massachusetts $60,921 Washington $60,697 New Jersey $60,675 Alaska $60,597 Connecticut $59,824 New York $59,511

Hawaii $58,509 Rhode Island $58,038 Maryland $57,719 Minnesota $57,283 Colorado $57,115 Illinois $57,059 Oregon $56,846 Delaware $56,689

New Hampshire $56,591 Virginia $56,370 Pennsylvania $55,727 Nevada $55,402 North Dakota $55,295 Michigan $55,128 Wisconsin $55,066 Vermont $54,943

Texas $54,601 Maine $54,579 Arizona $54,545 Ohio $54,506 Georgia $53,991 Indiana $53,734 Wyoming $53,683 Utah $53,605

Iowa $53,571 Kansas $53,303 Louisiana $53,224 North Carolina $53,196 Missouri $53,185 Florida $52,967 Montana $52,849 Nebraska $52,737

Kentucky $52,676 South Carolina $52,452 Tennessee $52,312 Idaho $52,256 New Mexico $51,847 Oklahoma $51,758 Alabama $51,427 South Dakota $50,873

Arkansas $50,571 West Virginia $50,409 Mississippi $49,922

Top Paying Cities for Welding Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Parcel Return Service: $61,979
Washington: $61,979
Naval Anacost Annex: $61,979

Parcel Return Service, DC $61,979 Washington, DC $61,979 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $61,979 Washington Navy Yard, DC $61,979

Welding Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Welding Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$56,193

Average $62,304/year

$67,961

$4,683

Average $5,192/month

$5,663

$1,081

Average $1,198/week

$1,307

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,961	$5,663	$1,307	$33
Average	$62,304	$5,192	$1,198	$30
25th Percentile	$56,193	$4,683	$1,081	$27

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