How much does a welder make in Houston?
$57,940a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $27.86 an hour or $4,828 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.86
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 15,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,480Median: $57,940Highest 10%: $81,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $46,470 | $22.34 | |
| Median | $57,940 | $27.86 | |
| 75th | $71,460 | $34.36 | |
| 90th | $81,940 | $39.39 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Odessa, TX | $63,470 |
| Midland, TX | $61,410 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $59,450 |
| Beaumont, TX | $59,190 |
| Austin, TX | $59,040 |
| Amarillo, TX | $55,460 |
| Sherman, TX | $55,020 |
| College Station, TX | $52,800 |
| Longview, TX | $52,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,630 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $49,010 |
| Victoria, TX | $48,580 |
| Killeen, TX | $48,460 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,220 |
| Abilene, TX | $48,160 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,760 |
| San Angelo, TX | $46,440 |
| Waco, TX | $46,380 |
| Laredo, TX | $45,370 |
| Brownsville, TX | $45,020 |
| El Paso, TX | $45,000 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,100 |
| Texarkana, TX | $41,920 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,710 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $27.86 ($57,940 a year).
Do welders make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $57,940 against $53,750 nationally, 8% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $53,340, so Houston pays 9% more.
Where does Houston rank for welder pay?
96 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,940 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.