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How much does a welder make in Eugene?

$54,670a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $26.28 an hour or $4,556 a month.

Hourly
$26.28
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
150 of 382
Jobs in the area
530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,560Median: $54,670Highest 10%: $71,730
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,560$21.90
25th$48,480$23.31
Median$54,670$26.28
75th$60,760$29.21
90th$71,730$34.49

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for welders.

Albany, OR$62,790
Portland, OR$62,050
Corvallis, OR$57,350
Salem, OR$57,180
Bend, OR$56,910
Grants Pass, OR$51,330
Medford, OR$50,270
Welder salary in Oregon Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Eugene

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tool Grinder$75,630
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$70,250
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,930
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$64,670
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$62,390
Machinist$55,440
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$49,180
Furnace$48,940
Sawing Machine Setter$48,400
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$48,230
Salaries for every job in Eugene, OR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Eugene?

The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $26.28 ($54,670 a year).

Do welders make more in Eugene than the national average?

Yes: $54,670 against $53,750 nationally, 2% more.

How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $59,450, so Eugene pays 8% less.

Where does Eugene rank for welder pay?

150 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Eugene?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,730 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.