How much does a welder make in Albany?
$59,390a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $28.55 an hour or $4,949 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.55
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,730Median: $59,390Highest 10%: $77,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,730 | $21.99 | |
| 25th | $50,540 | $24.30 | |
| Median | $59,390 | $28.55 | |
| 75th | $67,340 | $32.38 | |
| 90th | $77,580 | $37.30 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for welders.
| New York, NY | $61,680 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,140 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,460 |
| Kingston, NY | $57,600 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,130 |
| Syracuse, NY | $55,660 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,420 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,560 |
| Utica, NY | $49,630 |
| Elmira, NY | $48,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $28.55 ($59,390 a year).
Do welders make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $59,390 against $53,750 nationally, 10% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,140, so Albany pays 0% more.
Where does Albany rank for welder pay?
65 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,580 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.