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How much does a welder make in Greenville?

$49,130a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area. That is $23.62 an hour or $4,094 a month.

Hourly
$23.62
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
277 of 382
Jobs in the area
1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,990Median: $49,130Highest 10%: $63,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,990$19.23
25th$45,970$22.10
Median$49,130$23.62
75th$57,020$27.41
90th$63,340$30.45

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
Myrtle Beach, SC$45,640
Florence, SC$44,990
Sumter, SC$44,540
Welder salary in South Carolina Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Greenville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$81,580
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$73,740
Tool and Die Maker$67,830
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,660
Chemical Plant and System Operator$60,430
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$59,350
Machinist$57,970
Gas Plant Operator$57,080
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$51,590
Salaries for every job in Greenville, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Greenville?

The median hourly pay in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area is $23.62 ($49,130 a year).

Do welders make more in Greenville than the national average?

No: $49,130 against $53,750 nationally, 9% less.

How does Greenville compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $49,980, so Greenville pays 2% less.

Where does Greenville rank for welder pay?

277 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Greenville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,340 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.