How much does a welder make in Jonesboro?
$51,900a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Jonesboro, AR metro area. That is $24.95 an hour or $4,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.95
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 198 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,610Median: $51,900Highest 10%: $59,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| 25th | $45,600 | $21.92 | |
| Median | $51,900 | $24.95 | |
| 75th | $52,920 | $25.44 | |
| 90th | $59,800 | $28.75 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Memphis, TN | $48,600 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $47,740 |
| Little Rock, AR | $47,440 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $46,630 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $46,400 |
| Texarkana, TX | $41,920 |
Related jobs in Jonesboro
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $60,450 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $53,310 |
| Cutting | $51,610 |
| Machinist | $51,220 |
| Coating | $49,960 |
| Inspector | $49,560 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $49,440 |
| Molding | $46,140 |
| Printing Press Operator | $44,300 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $44,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Jonesboro?
The median hourly pay in the Jonesboro, AR metro area is $24.95 ($51,900 a year).
Do welders make more in Jonesboro than the national average?
No: $51,900 against $53,750 nationally, 3% less.
How does Jonesboro compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $47,970, so Jonesboro pays 8% more.
Where does Jonesboro rank for welder pay?
198 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,800 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.