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How much does a welder make in Dothan?

$45,210a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Dothan, AL metro area. That is $21.74 an hour or $3,768 a month.

Hourly
$21.74
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
361 of 382
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,860Median: $45,210Highest 10%: $59,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,860$17.24
25th$38,510$18.51
Median$45,210$21.74
75th$49,300$23.70
90th$59,720$28.71

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for welders.

Mobile, AL$61,420
Anniston, AL$59,820
Decatur, AL$56,990
Tuscaloosa, AL$52,180
Birmingham, AL$49,930
Montgomery, AL$47,880
Daphne, AL$47,860
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 Dothan

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$61,350
Machinist$50,740
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,040
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$48,160
Dental Laboratory Technician$47,390
Food Batchmaker$44,680
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$44,320
Coating$39,030
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$38,620
Cutting$37,590
Salaries for every job in Dothan, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Dothan?

The median hourly pay in the Dothan, AL metro area is $21.74 ($45,210 a year).

Do welders make more in Dothan than the national average?

No: $45,210 against $53,750 nationally, 16% less.

How does Dothan compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $48,490, so Dothan pays 7% less.

Where does Dothan rank for welder pay?

361 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Dothan?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,720 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.