Salaripedia
English

How much does a welder make in Decatur?

$56,990a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Decatur, AL metro area. That is $27.40 an hour or $4,749 a month.

Hourly
$27.40
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
116 of 382
Jobs in the area
530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,080Median: $56,990Highest 10%: $83,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,080$17.35
25th$46,120$22.17
Median$56,990$27.40
75th$65,220$31.36
90th$83,810$40.29

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for welders.

Mobile, AL$61,420
Anniston, AL$59,820
Tuscaloosa, AL$52,180
Birmingham, AL$49,930
Montgomery, AL$47,880
Daphne, AL$47,860
Dothan, AL$45,210
Florence, AL$44,210
Huntsville, AL$44,020
Auburn, AL$42,520
Gadsden, AL$42,240
Columbus, GA$40,100
Welder salary in Alabama Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Decatur

Same field, median yearly pay.

Rolling Machine Setter$114,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$84,270
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$82,170
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,270
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,270
Machinist$58,240
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$56,160
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$51,810
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,040
Welding$48,620
Salaries for every job in Decatur, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Decatur?

The median hourly pay in the Decatur, AL metro area is $27.40 ($56,990 a year).

Do welders make more in Decatur than the national average?

Yes: $56,990 against $53,750 nationally, 6% more.

How does Decatur compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $48,490, so Decatur pays 18% more.

Where does Decatur rank for welder pay?

116 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Decatur?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,810 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.