How much does a welder make in Arizona?
$55,600a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Arizona. That is $26.73 an hour or $4,633 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.73
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,970Median: $55,600Highest 10%: $81,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,970 | $19.22 | |
| 25th | $48,000 | $23.08 | |
| Median | $55,600 | $26.73 | |
| 75th | $65,660 | $31.57 | |
| 90th | $81,280 | $39.08 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $56,540 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $54,460 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $53,160 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $51,300 |
| Tucson, AZ | $51,150 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $50,030 |
| Yuma, AZ | $49,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 24. California | $58,060 |
| 25. Delaware | $57,270 |
| 26. Montana | $55,610 |
| 27. Arizona | $55,600 |
| 28. Iowa | $55,090 |
| 29. Texas | $53,340 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $52,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $26.73 ($55,600 a year).
Do welders make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $55,600 against $53,750 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Arizona rank for welder pay?
Arizona ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays welders the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $56,540 a year.
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.