How much does a welder make in Atlanta?
$49,630a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $23.86 an hour or $4,136 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.86
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 263 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 5,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,100Median: $49,630Highest 10%: $69,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,100 | $18.80 | |
| 25th | $46,130 | $22.18 | |
| Median | $49,630 | $23.86 | |
| 75th | $59,700 | $28.70 | |
| 90th | $69,300 | $33.32 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Savannah, GA | $56,410 |
| Augusta, GA | $50,800 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $50,170 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,220 |
| Gainesville, GA | $48,430 |
| Brunswick, GA | $48,380 |
| Athens, GA | $47,970 |
| Valdosta, GA | $47,240 |
| Dalton, GA | $47,190 |
| Albany, GA | $47,180 |
| Macon, GA | $46,420 |
| Rome, GA | $42,280 |
| Columbus, GA | $40,100 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $23.86 ($49,630 a year).
Do welders make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $49,630 against $53,750 nationally, 8% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $48,430, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for welder pay?
263 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,300 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.