How much does an underwater welder make in the United States?
$72,990a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $6,083 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $4,992
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What underwater divers earn in the United States
Lowest 10%: $43,330Median: $72,990Highest 10%: $157,800
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $87,680 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $85,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $80,150 |
| 4. United States | $72,990 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $63,460 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $154 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Blaster$61,390
- Grader$48,570
- Pest control technician$49,820
- Craft and related workers not elsewhere classified$38,020
- Butcher$39,530
- Pastry cook$37,160
- Cheese maker$44,680
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers$40,300
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Washington | $161,800 |
| New York | $157,800 |
| Rhode Island | $126,300 |
| California | $101,500 |
| Hawaii | $95,750 |
| New Jersey | $86,920 |
| Arizona | $85,990 |
| Vermont | $85,780 |
| Indiana | $83,510 |
| Maine | $74,610 |
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| Kentucky | $63,550 |
| Missouri | $63,030 |
| Virginia | $62,340 |
| Louisiana | $62,230 |
| Connecticut | $59,690 |
| Michigan | $54,620 |
| Florida | $49,640 |
| South Carolina | $49,260 |
| Texas | $46,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an underwater welder make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $6,083 a month, $72,990 a year.
How much does an underwater welder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $43,330 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $157,800.
Which country pays an underwater welder the most?
United States, with a median of $72,990 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays an underwater welder the most?
Washington, with a median of $161,800 a year.
Who makes more, an underwater welder or a blaster?
An underwater welder: $72,990 a year against $61,390 for a blaster, 1.2 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate