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How much does a welder make in Columbus?

$40,100a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $19.28 an hour or $3,342 a month.

Hourly
$19.28
Vs. national median
-25%
Rank among cities
376 of 382
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,650Median: $40,100Highest 10%: $57,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,650$15.22
25th$31,650$15.22
Median$40,100$19.28
75th$47,850$23.00
90th$57,020$27.41

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for welders.

Savannah, GA$56,410
Augusta, GA$50,800
Warner Robins, GA$50,170
Atlanta, GA$49,630
Chattanooga, TN$49,220
Gainesville, GA$48,430
Brunswick, GA$48,380
Athens, GA$47,970
Valdosta, GA$47,240
Dalton, GA$47,190
Albany, GA$47,180
Macon, GA$46,420
Rome, GA$42,280
Welder salary in Georgia Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,580
Inspector$55,430
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$50,310
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,460
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$45,830
Production Worker$40,080
Coating$39,520
Food Processing Worker$39,190
Sawing Machine Setter$37,140
Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,810
Salaries for every job in Columbus, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Columbus?

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $19.28 ($40,100 a year).

Do welders make more in Columbus than the national average?

No: $40,100 against $53,750 nationally, 25% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $48,430, so Columbus pays 17% less.

Where does Columbus rank for welder pay?

376 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Columbus?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,020 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.