How much does a welder make in Georgia?
$48,430a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Georgia. That is $23.28 an hour or $4,036 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.28
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,030Median: $48,430Highest 10%: $65,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| 25th | $44,150 | $21.23 | |
| Median | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| 75th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $65,160 | $31.33 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Savannah, GA | $56,410 |
| Augusta, GA | $50,800 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $50,170 |
| Atlanta, GA | $49,630 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,220 |
| Gainesville, GA | $48,430 |
| Brunswick, GA | $48,380 |
| Athens, GA | $47,970 |
| Valdosta, GA | $47,240 |
| Dalton, GA | $47,190 |
| Albany, GA | $47,180 |
| Macon, GA | $46,420 |
| Rome, GA | $42,280 |
| Columbus, GA | $40,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 46. Kansas | $49,410 |
| 47. West Virginia | $48,810 |
| 48. Alabama | $48,490 |
| 49. Georgia | $48,430 |
| 50. Tennessee | $48,040 |
| 51. Arkansas | $47,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $23.28 ($48,430 a year).
Do welders make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $48,430 against $53,750 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Georgia rank for welder pay?
Georgia ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays welders the most?
Savannah, GA, with a median of $56,410 a year.
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.