How much does a welder make in Grand Island?
$48,940a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Grand Island, NE metro area. That is $23.53 an hour or $4,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.53
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 288 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,010Median: $48,940Highest 10%: $60,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,010 | $20.68 | |
| 25th | $48,360 | $23.25 | |
| Median | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| 75th | $57,440 | $27.62 | |
| 90th | $60,860 | $29.26 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Sioux City, IA | $58,230 |
| Lincoln, NE | $53,990 |
| Omaha, NE | $53,110 |
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Salaries for every job in Grand Island, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Grand Island?
The median hourly pay in the Grand Island, NE metro area is $23.53 ($48,940 a year).
Do welders make more in Grand Island than the national average?
No: $48,940 against $53,750 nationally, 9% less.
How does Grand Island compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $52,220, so Grand Island pays 6% less.
Where does Grand Island rank for welder pay?
288 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Grand Island?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,860 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.