How much does a welder make in Mississippi?
$51,100a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Mississippi. That is $24.57 an hour or $4,258 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.57
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,800Median: $51,100Highest 10%: $64,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| 25th | $41,000 | $19.71 | |
| Median | $51,100 | $24.57 | |
| 75th | $63,440 | $30.50 | |
| 90th | $64,440 | $30.98 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $63,440 |
| Jackson, MS | $52,220 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $49,500 |
| Memphis, TN | $48,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 32. Missouri | $51,950 |
| 33. Kentucky | $51,470 |
| 34. Illinois | $51,320 |
| 35. Mississippi | $51,100 |
| 36. Florida | $50,640 |
| 37. North Carolina | $50,590 |
| 38. Rhode Island | $50,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $24.57 ($51,100 a year).
Do welders make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $51,100 against $53,750 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for welder pay?
Mississippi ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays welders the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $63,440 a year.
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.