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How much does a welder make in Huntsville?

$44,020a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Huntsville, AL metro area. That is $21.16 an hour or $3,668 a month.

Hourly
$21.16
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
368 of 382
Jobs in the area
1,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,310Median: $44,020Highest 10%: $60,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,310$17.94
25th$37,310$17.94
Median$44,020$21.16
75th$51,460$24.74
90th$60,970$29.31

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for welders.

Mobile, AL$61,420
Anniston, AL$59,820
Decatur, AL$56,990
Tuscaloosa, AL$52,180
Birmingham, AL$49,930
Montgomery, AL$47,880
Daphne, AL$47,860
Dothan, AL$45,210
Florence, AL$44,210
Auburn, AL$42,520
Gadsden, AL$42,240
Columbus, GA$40,100
Welder salary in Alabama Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Huntsville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$78,910
Tool and Die Maker$73,050
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,010
Aircraft Structure$65,860
Machinist$62,490
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$61,790
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,550
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$61,390
Cutting$48,000
Inspector$47,950
Salaries for every job in Huntsville, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Huntsville?

The median hourly pay in the Huntsville, AL metro area is $21.16 ($44,020 a year).

Do welders make more in Huntsville than the national average?

No: $44,020 against $53,750 nationally, 18% less.

How does Huntsville compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $48,490, so Huntsville pays 9% less.

Where does Huntsville rank for welder pay?

368 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Huntsville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,970 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.