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How much does a welder make in El Centro?

$58,350a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the El Centro, CA metro area. That is $28.05 an hour or $4,863 a month.

Hourly
$28.05
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
89 of 382
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,280Median: $58,350Highest 10%: $90,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,280$18.40
25th$45,370$21.81
Median$58,350$28.05
75th$74,200$35.67
90th$90,930$43.72

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for welders.

San Francisco, CA$64,320
San Jose, CA$64,140
Vallejo, CA$63,860
Napa, CA$62,890
San Diego, CA$62,560
Salinas, CA$58,240
Bakersfield, CA$57,360
Sacramento, CA$57,290
Santa Rosa, CA$56,720
Los Angeles, CA$56,160
Oxnard, CA$54,560
San Luis Obispo, CA$53,280
Santa Maria, CA$52,800
Modesto, CA$52,590
Redding, CA$52,450
Riverside, CA$52,050
Stockton, CA$51,480
Yuba City, CA$51,040
Santa Cruz, CA$50,840
Fresno, CA$50,550
Merced, CA$50,340
Chico, CA$48,740
Hanford, CA$47,520
Visalia, CA$46,850
Welder salary in California Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in El Centro

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,060
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$74,790
Butcher and Meat Cutter$51,960
Inspector$46,130
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$43,590
Baker$40,580
Helpers--Production Worker$38,610
Salaries for every job in El Centro, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in El Centro?

The median hourly pay in the El Centro, CA metro area is $28.05 ($58,350 a year).

Do welders make more in El Centro than the national average?

Yes: $58,350 against $53,750 nationally, 9% more.

How does El Centro compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $58,060, so El Centro pays 0% more.

Where does El Centro rank for welder pay?

89 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in El Centro?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,930 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.