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How much does a welder make in Johnstown?

$46,780a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Johnstown, PA metro area. That is $22.49 an hour or $3,898 a month.

Hourly
$22.49
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
344 of 382
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,160Median: $46,780Highest 10%: $62,490
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,160$18.35
25th$39,800$19.13
Median$46,780$22.49
75th$50,740$24.39
90th$62,490$30.04

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for welders.

Philadelphia, PA$58,380
York, PA$55,070
Reading, PA$54,840
Allentown, PA$54,790
Lancaster, PA$54,370
Pittsburgh, PA$53,610
Chambersburg, PA$53,340
Harrisburg, PA$52,330
Altoona, PA$51,540
State College, PA$51,030
Lebanon, PA$50,920
Erie, PA$49,180
Scranton, PA$49,090
Gettysburg, PA$49,010
Williamsport, PA$48,130
Welder salary in Pennsylvania Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Johnstown

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,100
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,500
Machinist$54,910
Inspector$50,890
Coating$50,480
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$50,070
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$49,920
Helpers--Production Worker$46,180
Electrical$41,540
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$41,460
Salaries for every job in Johnstown, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Johnstown?

The median hourly pay in the Johnstown, PA metro area is $22.49 ($46,780 a year).

Do welders make more in Johnstown than the national average?

No: $46,780 against $53,750 nationally, 13% less.

How does Johnstown compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $52,900, so Johnstown pays 12% less.

Where does Johnstown rank for welder pay?

344 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Johnstown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,490 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.