How much does a welder make in Bridgeport?
$63,440a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area. That is $30.50 an hour or $5,287 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.50
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,560Median: $63,440Highest 10%: $110,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,560 | $19.98 | |
| 25th | $48,580 | $23.36 | |
| Median | $63,440 | $30.50 | |
| 75th | $79,980 | $38.45 | |
| 90th | $110,600 | $53.19 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Hartford, CT | $75,040 |
| New Haven, CT | $61,630 |
| Waterbury, CT | $52,710 |
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Salaries for every job in Bridgeport, CTFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Bridgeport?
The median hourly pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area is $30.50 ($63,440 a year).
Do welders make more in Bridgeport than the national average?
Yes: $63,440 against $53,750 nationally, 18% more.
How does Bridgeport compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $64,880, so Bridgeport pays 2% less.
Where does Bridgeport rank for welder pay?
25 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Bridgeport?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,600 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.