How much does a welder make in Los Angeles?
$56,160a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $27.00 an hour or $4,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.00
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 7,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,530Median: $56,160Highest 10%: $79,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,530 | $21.41 | |
| 25th | $47,910 | $23.03 | |
| Median | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| 75th | $64,800 | $31.15 | |
| 90th | $79,870 | $38.40 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for welders.
| San Francisco, CA | $64,320 |
| San Jose, CA | $64,140 |
| Vallejo, CA | $63,860 |
| Napa, CA | $62,890 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,560 |
| El Centro, CA | $58,350 |
| Salinas, CA | $58,240 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $57,360 |
| Sacramento, CA | $57,290 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $56,720 |
| Oxnard, CA | $54,560 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $53,280 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $52,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $52,590 |
| Redding, CA | $52,450 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,050 |
| Stockton, CA | $51,480 |
| Yuba City, CA | $51,040 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $50,840 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,550 |
| Merced, CA | $50,340 |
| Chico, CA | $48,740 |
| Hanford, CA | $47,520 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,850 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Gas Plant Operator | $125,600 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $106,700 |
| Power Plant Operator | $105,900 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $103,300 |
| Model Maker | $94,950 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker | $89,010 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $82,950 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $82,460 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $78,020 |
| Plant and System Operator | $77,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $27.00 ($56,160 a year).
Do welders make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $56,160 against $53,750 nationally, 4% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $58,060, so Los Angeles pays 3% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for welder pay?
125 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,870 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.