How much does a welder make in Amarillo?
$55,460a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Amarillo, TX metro area. That is $26.66 an hour or $4,622 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.66
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 138 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,730Median: $55,460Highest 10%: $74,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,730 | $17.66 | |
| 25th | $46,290 | $22.25 | |
| Median | $55,460 | $26.66 | |
| 75th | $60,060 | $28.88 | |
| 90th | $74,190 | $35.67 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Odessa, TX | $63,470 |
| Midland, TX | $61,410 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $59,450 |
| Beaumont, TX | $59,190 |
| Austin, TX | $59,040 |
| Houston, TX | $57,940 |
| Sherman, TX | $55,020 |
| College Station, TX | $52,800 |
| Longview, TX | $52,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,630 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $49,010 |
| Victoria, TX | $48,580 |
| Killeen, TX | $48,460 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,220 |
| Abilene, TX | $48,160 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,760 |
| San Angelo, TX | $46,440 |
| Waco, TX | $46,380 |
| Laredo, TX | $45,370 |
| Brownsville, TX | $45,020 |
| El Paso, TX | $45,000 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,100 |
| Texarkana, TX | $41,920 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,710 |
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Salaries for every job in Amarillo, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Amarillo?
The median hourly pay in the Amarillo, TX metro area is $26.66 ($55,460 a year).
Do welders make more in Amarillo than the national average?
Yes: $55,460 against $53,750 nationally, 3% more.
How does Amarillo compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $53,340, so Amarillo pays 4% more.
Where does Amarillo rank for welder pay?
138 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Amarillo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,190 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.