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How much does a welder make in Evansville?

$50,960a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Evansville, IN metro area. That is $24.50 an hour or $4,247 a month.

Hourly
$24.50
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
222 of 382
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,400Median: $50,960Highest 10%: $75,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,400$17.98
25th$45,360$21.81
Median$50,960$24.50
75th$61,460$29.55
90th$75,720$36.40

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for welders.

Michigan City, IN$53,420
Muncie, IN$53,340
Chicago, IL$52,650
Cincinnati, OH$51,990
Indianapolis, IN$51,070
Elkhart, IN$50,950
Louisville, KY$50,870
Kokomo, IN$49,860
Columbus, IN$49,320
Fort Wayne, IN$49,300
Lafayette, IN$49,020
South Bend, IN$47,670
Terre Haute, IN$46,090
Bloomington, IN$44,730
Welder salary in Indiana Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Evansville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,720
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$63,120
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$62,870
Molding$61,160
Tool and Die Maker$60,890
Crushing$59,290
Machinist$58,410
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$55,050
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$49,970
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$48,800
Salaries for every job in Evansville, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Evansville?

The median hourly pay in the Evansville, IN metro area is $24.50 ($50,960 a year).

Do welders make more in Evansville than the national average?

No: $50,960 against $53,750 nationally, 5% less.

How does Evansville compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $49,730, so Evansville pays 2% more.

Where does Evansville rank for welder pay?

222 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Evansville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,720 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.