How much does a welder make in Birmingham?
$49,930a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $24.00 an hour or $4,161 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.00
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 249 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 2,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,010Median: $49,930Highest 10%: $71,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,010 | $18.27 | |
| 25th | $44,350 | $21.32 | |
| Median | $49,930 | $24.00 | |
| 75th | $62,080 | $29.85 | |
| 90th | $71,640 | $34.44 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Mobile, AL | $61,420 |
| Anniston, AL | $59,820 |
| Decatur, AL | $56,990 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $52,180 |
| Montgomery, AL | $47,880 |
| Daphne, AL | $47,860 |
| Dothan, AL | $45,210 |
| Florence, AL | $44,210 |
| Huntsville, AL | $44,020 |
| Auburn, AL | $42,520 |
| Gadsden, AL | $42,240 |
| Columbus, GA | $40,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $24.00 ($49,930 a year).
Do welders make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $49,930 against $53,750 nationally, 7% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $48,490, so Birmingham pays 3% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for welder pay?
249 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,640 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.