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How much does a welder make in Anniston?

$59,820a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area. That is $28.76 an hour or $4,985 a month.

Hourly
$28.76
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
60 of 382
Jobs in the area
430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,710Median: $59,820Highest 10%: $67,350
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,710$19.09
25th$48,810$23.47
Median$59,820$28.76
75th$64,400$30.96
90th$67,350$32.38

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for welders.

Mobile, AL$61,420
Decatur, AL$56,990
Tuscaloosa, AL$52,180
Birmingham, AL$49,930
Montgomery, AL$47,880
Daphne, AL$47,860
Dothan, AL$45,210
Florence, AL$44,210
Huntsville, AL$44,020
Auburn, AL$42,520
Gadsden, AL$42,240
Columbus, GA$40,100
Welder salary in Alabama Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Anniston

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,650
Machinist$61,480
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$55,440
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$50,420
Foundry Mold and Coremaker$50,420
Coating$50,410
Inspector$48,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$48,130
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,070
Production Worker$41,870
Salaries for every job in Anniston, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Anniston?

The median hourly pay in the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area is $28.76 ($59,820 a year).

Do welders make more in Anniston than the national average?

Yes: $59,820 against $53,750 nationally, 11% more.

How does Anniston compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $48,490, so Anniston pays 23% more.

Where does Anniston rank for welder pay?

60 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Anniston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,350 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.