How much does a welder make in Columbia?

$52,700a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $25.34 an hour or $4,392 a month.

Hourly: $25.34
Vs. national median: -2%
Rank among cities: 183 of 382
Jobs in the area: 200

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $40,250Median: $52,700Highest 10%: $59,020

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$40,250	$19.35
25th	$47,250	$22.72
Median	$52,700	$25.34
75th	$52,700	$25.34
90th	$59,020	$28.38

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for welders.

St. Joseph, MO	$66,060
Kansas City, MO	$57,370
Springfield, MO	$54,080
St. Louis, MO	$51,640
Jefferson City, MO	$51,580
Cape Girardeau, MO	$48,580
Joplin, MO	$45,770

Welder salary in Missouri Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$73,670
Production Worker	$53,510
Coating	$53,370
Inspector	$52,810
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$50,270
Machinist	$50,120
Multiple Machine Tool Setter	$48,310
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender	$48,070
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$46,500
Printing Press Operator	$45,170

Salaries for every job in Columbia, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $25.34 ($52,700 a year).

Do welders make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $52,700 against $53,750 nationally, 2% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $51,950, so Columbia pays 1% more.

Where does Columbia rank for welder pay?

183 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,020 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.