How much does a welder make in Cedar Rapids?
$56,750a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area. That is $27.28 an hour or $4,729 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.28
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,550Median: $56,750Highest 10%: $66,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| 25th | $47,710 | $22.94 | |
| Median | $56,750 | $27.28 | |
| 75th | $59,730 | $28.72 | |
| 90th | $66,190 | $31.82 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Des Moines, IA | $59,980 |
| Ames, IA | $58,560 |
| Sioux City, IA | $58,230 |
| Iowa City, IA | $57,780 |
| Dubuque, IA | $56,100 |
| Omaha, NE | $53,110 |
| Waterloo, IA | $51,080 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,630 |
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Salaries for every job in Cedar Rapids, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Cedar Rapids?
The median hourly pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area is $27.28 ($56,750 a year).
Do welders make more in Cedar Rapids than the national average?
Yes: $56,750 against $53,750 nationally, 6% more.
How does Cedar Rapids compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $55,090, so Cedar Rapids pays 3% more.
Where does Cedar Rapids rank for welder pay?
120 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Cedar Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,190 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.