How much does a welder make in Austin?
$59,040a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $28.38 an hour or $4,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.38
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,420Median: $59,040Highest 10%: $76,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,420 | $18.95 | |
| 25th | $47,060 | $22.63 | |
| Median | $59,040 | $28.38 | |
| 75th | $67,000 | $32.21 | |
| 90th | $76,060 | $36.57 |
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 |
| Houston, TX | $57,940 |
| Amarillo, TX | $55,460 |
| 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 Austin, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $28.38 ($59,040 a year).
Do welders make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $59,040 against $53,750 nationally, 10% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $53,340, so Austin pays 11% more.
Where does Austin rank for welder pay?
74 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,060 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.