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How much does a welder make in Carson City?

$61,520a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Carson City, NV metro area. That is $29.58 an hour or $5,127 a month.

Hourly
$29.58
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
42 of 382
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,000Median: $61,520Highest 10%: $77,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,000$22.60
25th$57,210$27.50
Median$61,520$29.58
75th$67,580$32.49
90th$77,950$37.48

Other cities in Nevada

Median yearly pay for welders.

Reno, NV$58,800
Las Vegas, NV$57,980
Welder salary in Nevada Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Carson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,650
Inspector$52,310
Machinist$51,670
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$49,920
Production Worker$49,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$48,510
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,150
Electrical$45,100
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,580
Salaries for every job in Carson City, NV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Carson City?

The median hourly pay in the Carson City, NV metro area is $29.58 ($61,520 a year).

Do welders make more in Carson City than the national average?

Yes: $61,520 against $53,750 nationally, 14% more.

How does Carson City compare with the rest of Nevada?

The median in Nevada is $61,520, so Carson City pays 0% more.

Where does Carson City rank for welder pay?

42 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Carson City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,950 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.