How much does a welder make in Baltimore?
$61,920a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $29.77 an hour or $5,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.77
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,300Median: $61,920Highest 10%: $95,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,300 | $20.82 | |
| 25th | $48,180 | $23.16 | |
| Median | $61,920 | $29.77 | |
| 75th | $80,060 | $38.49 | |
| 90th | $95,280 | $45.81 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Lexington Park, MD | $60,840 |
| Washington, DC | $60,670 |
| Salisbury, MD | $58,480 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,380 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $56,020 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $29.77 ($61,920 a year).
Do welders make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $61,920 against $53,750 nationally, 15% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $60,310, so Baltimore pays 3% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for welder pay?
38 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,280 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.