How much does a welder make in Charlotte?
$56,070a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $26.96 an hour or $4,673 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.96
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 3,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,060Median: $56,070Highest 10%: $75,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,060 | $19.74 | |
| 25th | $47,420 | $22.80 | |
| Median | $56,070 | $26.96 | |
| 75th | $62,740 | $30.16 | |
| 90th | $75,910 | $36.50 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $62,670 |
| Greenville, NC | $57,360 |
| Raleigh, NC | $56,940 |
| Wilmington, NC | $55,340 |
| Greensboro, NC | $54,180 |
| Asheville, NC | $52,540 |
| Burlington, NC | $50,740 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NCFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $26.96 ($56,070 a year).
Do welders make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $56,070 against $53,750 nationally, 4% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $50,590, so Charlotte pays 11% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for welder pay?
127 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,910 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.