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How much does a welder make in Burlington?

$50,740a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Burlington, NC metro area. That is $24.39 an hour or $4,228 a month.

Hourly
$24.39
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
230 of 382
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,810Median: $50,740Highest 10%: $64,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,810$18.66
25th$46,970$22.58
Median$50,740$24.39
75th$58,000$27.88
90th$64,790$31.15

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for welders.

Virginia Beach, VA$62,670
Greenville, NC$57,360
Raleigh, NC$56,940
Charlotte, NC$56,070
Wilmington, NC$55,340
Greensboro, NC$54,180
Asheville, NC$52,540
Fayetteville, NC$49,780
Rocky Mount, NC$49,600
Durham, NC$49,280
Goldsboro, NC$48,320
Winston-Salem, NC$46,370
Hickory, NC$46,080
Welder salary in North Carolina Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Burlington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,690
Machinist$56,460
Printing Press Operator$48,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,110
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$46,940
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,650
Coating$46,530
Cutting$42,480
Food Processing Worker$39,800
Butcher and Meat Cutter$37,480
Salaries for every job in Burlington, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Burlington?

The median hourly pay in the Burlington, NC metro area is $24.39 ($50,740 a year).

Do welders make more in Burlington than the national average?

No: $50,740 against $53,750 nationally, 6% less.

How does Burlington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $50,590, so Burlington pays 0% more.

Where does Burlington rank for welder pay?

230 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Burlington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,790 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.