How much does a welder make in Jackson?
$45,460a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $21.86 an hour or $3,788 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.86
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 359 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,460Median: $45,460Highest 10%: $60,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $38,100 | $18.32 | |
| Median | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| 75th | $48,590 | $23.36 | |
| 90th | $60,730 | $29.20 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Kingsport, TN | $55,690 |
| Clarksville, TN | $52,970 |
| Nashville, TN | $49,460 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,220 |
| Memphis, TN | $48,600 |
| Knoxville, TN | $48,040 |
| Morristown, TN | $47,070 |
| Cleveland, TN | $46,670 |
| Johnson City, TN | $46,070 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $21.86 ($45,460 a year).
Do welders make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $45,460 against $53,750 nationally, 15% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $48,040, so Jackson pays 5% less.
Where does Jackson rank for welder pay?
359 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,730 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.