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How much does a welder make in Little Rock?

$47,440a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area. That is $22.81 an hour or $3,953 a month.

Hourly
$22.81
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
333 of 382
Jobs in the area
1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,340Median: $47,440Highest 10%: $60,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,340$18.43
25th$42,660$20.51
Median$47,440$22.81
75th$53,350$25.65
90th$60,250$28.97

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for welders.

Jonesboro, AR$51,900
Memphis, TN$48,600
Fayetteville, AR$47,740
Fort Smith, AR$46,630
Hot Springs, AR$46,400
Texarkana, TX$41,920
Welder salary in Arkansas Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Little Rock

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$127,200
Power Plant Operator$89,460
Tool and Die Maker$65,660
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,710
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$61,400
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$55,790
Machinist$54,930
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$54,380
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$49,840
Dental Laboratory Technician$48,710
Salaries for every job in Little Rock, AR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Little Rock?

The median hourly pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area is $22.81 ($47,440 a year).

Do welders make more in Little Rock than the national average?

No: $47,440 against $53,750 nationally, 12% less.

How does Little Rock compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $47,970, so Little Rock pays 1% less.

Where does Little Rock rank for welder pay?

333 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Little Rock?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,250 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.