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How much does a welder make in Asheville?

$52,540a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Asheville, NC metro area. That is $25.26 an hour or $4,378 a month.

Hourly
$25.26
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
187 of 382
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,890Median: $52,540Highest 10%: $71,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,890$19.18
25th$47,250$22.72
Median$52,540$25.26
75th$60,950$29.30
90th$71,920$34.58

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for welders.

Virginia Beach, VA$62,670
Greenville, NC$57,360
Raleigh, NC$56,940
Charlotte, NC$56,070
Wilmington, NC$55,340
Greensboro, NC$54,180
Burlington, NC$50,740
Fayetteville, NC$49,780
Rocky Mount, NC$49,600
Durham, NC$49,280
Goldsboro, NC$48,320
Winston-Salem, NC$46,370
Hickory, NC$46,080
Welder salary in North Carolina Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Asheville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,470
Tool and Die Maker$60,950
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$53,450
Machinist$53,110
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$50,880
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$50,740
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,440
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,440
Grinding$50,400
Separating$50,310
Salaries for every job in Asheville, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Asheville?

The median hourly pay in the Asheville, NC metro area is $25.26 ($52,540 a year).

Do welders make more in Asheville than the national average?

No: $52,540 against $53,750 nationally, 2% less.

How does Asheville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $50,590, so Asheville pays 4% more.

Where does Asheville rank for welder pay?

187 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Asheville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,920 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.