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How much does a welder make in Grand Forks?

$58,200a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area. That is $27.98 an hour or $4,850 a month.

Hourly
$27.98
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
92 of 382
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,660Median: $58,200Highest 10%: $81,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,660$20.99
25th$51,240$24.63
Median$58,200$27.98
75th$65,270$31.38
90th$81,150$39.01

Other cities in North Dakota

Median yearly pay for welders.

Minot, ND$62,060
Bismarck, ND$62,000
Fargo, ND$61,140
Welder salary in North Dakota Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Grand Forks

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,360
Coating$61,220
Inspector$60,180
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,160
Machinist$57,890
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$51,850
Food Batchmaker$50,720
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$49,120
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$39,000
Butcher and Meat Cutter$37,970
Salaries for every job in Grand Forks, ND

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Grand Forks?

The median hourly pay in the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area is $27.98 ($58,200 a year).

Do welders make more in Grand Forks than the national average?

Yes: $58,200 against $53,750 nationally, 8% more.

How does Grand Forks compare with the rest of North Dakota?

The median in North Dakota is $62,000, so Grand Forks pays 6% less.

Where does Grand Forks rank for welder pay?

92 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Grand Forks?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,150 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.