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How much does a welder make in Lubbock?

$46,760a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Lubbock, TX metro area. That is $22.48 an hour or $3,897 a month.

Hourly
$22.48
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
345 of 382
Jobs in the area
500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,620Median: $46,760Highest 10%: $70,740
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,620$17.13
25th$39,470$18.98
Median$46,760$22.48
75th$56,760$27.29
90th$70,740$34.01

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for welders.

Odessa, TX$63,470
Midland, TX$61,410
Corpus Christi, TX$59,450
Beaumont, TX$59,190
Austin, TX$59,040
Houston, TX$57,940
Amarillo, TX$55,460
Sherman, TX$55,020
College Station, TX$52,800
Longview, TX$52,300
Dallas, TX$51,630
Wichita Falls, TX$49,010
Victoria, TX$48,580
Killeen, TX$48,460
San Antonio, TX$48,220
Abilene, TX$48,160
San Angelo, TX$46,440
Waco, TX$46,380
Laredo, TX$45,370
Brownsville, TX$45,020
El Paso, TX$45,000
Tyler, TX$43,100
Texarkana, TX$41,920
McAllen, TX$39,710
Welder salary in Texas Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Lubbock

Same field, median yearly pay.

Petroleum Pump System Operator$77,240
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$60,280
Machinist$47,790
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,320
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$47,320
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,580
Inspector$44,040
Coating$42,240
Cutting$36,980
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$36,580
Salaries for every job in Lubbock, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Lubbock?

The median hourly pay in the Lubbock, TX metro area is $22.48 ($46,760 a year).

Do welders make more in Lubbock than the national average?

No: $46,760 against $53,750 nationally, 13% less.

How does Lubbock compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $53,340, so Lubbock pays 12% less.

Where does Lubbock rank for welder pay?

345 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Lubbock?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,740 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.