How much does a welder make in Boston?
$63,770a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $30.66 an hour or $5,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.66
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,030Median: $63,770Highest 10%: $83,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,030 | $23.57 | |
| 25th | $56,250 | $27.04 | |
| Median | $63,770 | $30.66 | |
| 75th | $76,100 | $36.59 | |
| 90th | $83,430 | $40.11 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Worcester, MA | $60,320 |
| Springfield, MA | $56,010 |
| Providence, RI | $52,800 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $30.66 ($63,770 a year).
Do welders make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $63,770 against $53,750 nationally, 19% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $62,570, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for welder pay?
20 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,430 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.