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How much does a welder make in Greensboro?

$54,180a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area. That is $26.05 an hour or $4,515 a month.

Hourly
$26.05
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
158 of 382
Jobs in the area
1,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,130Median: $54,180Highest 10%: $70,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,130$19.29
25th$46,480$22.35
Median$54,180$26.05
75th$62,550$30.07
90th$70,550$33.92

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for welders.

Virginia Beach, VA$62,670
Greenville, NC$57,360
Raleigh, NC$56,940
Charlotte, NC$56,070
Wilmington, NC$55,340
Asheville, NC$52,540
Burlington, NC$50,740
Fayetteville, NC$49,780
Rocky Mount, NC$49,600
Durham, NC$49,280
Goldsboro, NC$48,320
Winston-Salem, NC$46,370
Hickory, NC$46,080
Welder salary in North Carolina Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Greensboro

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,070
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,050
Chemical Plant and System Operator$65,450
Tool and Die Maker$61,090
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$60,390
Separating$55,800
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$52,380
Machinist$52,270
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,680
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,210
Salaries for every job in Greensboro, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Greensboro?

The median hourly pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area is $26.05 ($54,180 a year).

Do welders make more in Greensboro than the national average?

Yes: $54,180 against $53,750 nationally, 1% more.

How does Greensboro compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $50,590, so Greensboro pays 7% more.

Where does Greensboro rank for welder pay?

158 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Greensboro?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,550 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.