How much does a welder make in Midland?
$61,410a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Midland, TX metro area. That is $29.52 an hour or $5,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.52
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,440Median: $61,410Highest 10%: $89,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,440 | $20.88 | |
| 25th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $61,410 | $29.52 | |
| 75th | $82,370 | $39.60 | |
| 90th | $89,480 | $43.02 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Odessa, TX | $63,470 |
| 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 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,760 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Midland, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Midland?
The median hourly pay in the Midland, TX metro area is $29.52 ($61,410 a year).
Do welders make more in Midland than the national average?
Yes: $61,410 against $53,750 nationally, 14% more.
How does Midland compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $53,340, so Midland pays 15% more.
Where does Midland rank for welder pay?
44 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Midland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,480 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.