How much does a welder make in Buffalo?
$55,420a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $26.64 an hour or $4,618 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.64
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 139 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,880Median: $55,420Highest 10%: $74,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,880 | $20.13 | |
| 25th | $48,210 | $23.18 | |
| Median | $55,420 | $26.64 | |
| 75th | $63,000 | $30.29 | |
| 90th | $74,110 | $35.63 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for welders.
| New York, NY | $61,680 |
| Albany, NY | $59,390 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,140 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,460 |
| Kingston, NY | $57,600 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,130 |
| Syracuse, NY | $55,660 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,560 |
| Utica, NY | $49,630 |
| Elmira, NY | $48,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $26.64 ($55,420 a year).
Do welders make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $55,420 against $53,750 nationally, 3% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,140, so Buffalo pays 6% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for welder pay?
139 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,110 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.