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How much does a welder make in Florence?

$44,990a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Florence, SC metro area. That is $21.63 an hour or $3,749 a month.

Hourly
$21.63
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
364 of 382
Jobs in the area
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,640Median: $44,990Highest 10%: $58,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,640$18.10
25th$43,620$20.97
Median$44,990$21.63
75th$51,130$24.58
90th$58,530$28.14

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for welders.

Charlotte, NC$56,070
Charleston, SC$56,060
Hilton Head Island, SC$54,030
Augusta, GA$50,800
Spartanburg, SC$49,820
Columbia, SC$49,730
Greenville, SC$49,130
Myrtle Beach, SC$45,640
Sumter, SC$44,540
Welder salary in South Carolina Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Florence

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,840
Machinist$56,900
Paper Goods Machine Setter$48,140
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$47,960
Grinding$47,380
Inspector$47,280
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$46,880
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$46,650
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$46,080
Salaries for every job in Florence, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Florence?

The median hourly pay in the Florence, SC metro area is $21.63 ($44,990 a year).

Do welders make more in Florence than the national average?

No: $44,990 against $53,750 nationally, 16% less.

How does Florence compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $49,980, so Florence pays 10% less.

Where does Florence rank for welder pay?

364 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Florence?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,530 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.