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How much does a welder make in Bend?

$56,910a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $27.36 an hour or $4,743 a month.

Hourly
$27.36
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
119 of 382
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,690Median: $56,910Highest 10%: $71,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,690$22.93
25th$49,460$23.78
Median$56,910$27.36
75th$62,380$29.99
90th$71,590$34.42

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for welders.

Albany, OR$62,790
Portland, OR$62,050
Corvallis, OR$57,350
Salem, OR$57,180
Eugene, OR$54,670
Grants Pass, OR$51,330
Medford, OR$50,270
Welder salary in Oregon Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,160
Machinist$62,890
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,310
Woodworking Machine Setter$55,400
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$55,310
Cutting$53,680
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,320
Separating$52,000
Butcher and Meat Cutter$51,690
Sewing Machine Operator$50,830
Salaries for every job in Bend, OR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Bend?

The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $27.36 ($56,910 a year).

Do welders make more in Bend than the national average?

Yes: $56,910 against $53,750 nationally, 6% more.

How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $59,450, so Bend pays 4% less.

Where does Bend rank for welder pay?

119 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Bend?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,590 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.