How much does a welder make in Hartford?

$75,040a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $36.08 an hour or $6,253 a month.

Hourly: $36.08
Vs. national median: +40%
Rank among cities: 5 of 382
Jobs in the area: 670

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $46,490Median: $75,040Highest 10%: $89,230

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$46,490	$22.35
25th	$57,400	$27.60
Median	$75,040	$36.08
75th	$78,250	$37.62
90th	$89,230	$42.90

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for welders.

Bridgeport, CT	$63,440
New Haven, CT	$61,630
Waterbury, CT	$52,710

Welder salary in Connecticut Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Hartford

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$96,650
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$94,870
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$89,190
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$84,160
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$81,100
Tool and Die Maker	$78,060
Aircraft Structure	$75,200
Machinist	$64,320
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$61,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$60,210

Salaries for every job in Hartford, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Hartford?

The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $36.08 ($75,040 a year).

Do welders make more in Hartford than the national average?

Yes: $75,040 against $53,750 nationally, 40% more.

How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $64,880, so Hartford pays 16% more.

Where does Hartford rank for welder pay?

5 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Hartford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,230 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.