How much does a welder make in Minneapolis?
$61,880a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,157 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 4,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,350Median: $61,880Highest 10%: $76,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $55,020 | $26.45 | |
| Median | $61,880 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $72,140 | $34.68 | |
| 90th | $76,650 | $36.85 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for welders.
| St. Cloud, MN | $62,820 |
| Fargo, ND | $61,140 |
| Rochester, MN | $60,380 |
| La Crosse, WI | $58,800 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $58,200 |
| Duluth, MN | $57,410 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $55,200 |
| Mankato, MN | $52,940 |
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How much does a welder make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $29.75 ($61,880 a year).
Do welders make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $61,880 against $53,750 nationally, 15% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $60,280, so Minneapolis pays 3% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for welder pay?
39 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,650 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.