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How much does a welder make in Corpus Christi?

$59,450a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area. That is $28.58 an hour or $4,954 a month.

Hourly
$28.58
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
64 of 382
Jobs in the area
1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,380Median: $59,450Highest 10%: $76,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,380$18.45
25th$43,810$21.06
Median$59,450$28.58
75th$71,090$34.18
90th$76,120$36.60

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for welders.

Odessa, TX$63,470
Midland, TX$61,410
Beaumont, TX$59,190
Austin, TX$59,040
Houston, TX$57,940
Amarillo, TX$55,460
Sherman, TX$55,020
College Station, TX$52,800
Longview, TX$52,300
Dallas, TX$51,630
Wichita Falls, TX$49,010
Victoria, TX$48,580
Killeen, TX$48,460
San Antonio, TX$48,220
Abilene, TX$48,160
Lubbock, TX$46,760
San Angelo, TX$46,440
Waco, TX$46,380
Laredo, TX$45,370
Brownsville, TX$45,020
El Paso, TX$45,000
Tyler, TX$43,100
Texarkana, TX$41,920
McAllen, TX$39,710
Welder salary in Texas Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Corpus Christi

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$91,560
Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,560
Machinist$71,590
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$62,520
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,590
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$54,700
Molding$53,890
Slaughterer and Meat Packer$49,460
Inspector$48,210
Salaries for every job in Corpus Christi, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Corpus Christi?

The median hourly pay in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area is $28.58 ($59,450 a year).

Do welders make more in Corpus Christi than the national average?

Yes: $59,450 against $53,750 nationally, 11% more.

How does Corpus Christi compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $53,340, so Corpus Christi pays 11% more.

Where does Corpus Christi rank for welder pay?

64 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Corpus Christi?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,120 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.