How much does a welder make in Mobile?
$61,420a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Mobile, AL metro area. That is $29.53 an hour or $5,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.53
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,360Median: $61,420Highest 10%: $74,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,360 | $21.33 | |
| 25th | $50,080 | $24.08 | |
| Median | $61,420 | $29.53 | |
| 75th | $66,100 | $31.78 | |
| 90th | $74,520 | $35.83 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Anniston, AL | $59,820 |
| Decatur, AL | $56,990 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $52,180 |
| Birmingham, AL | $49,930 |
| Montgomery, AL | $47,880 |
| Daphne, AL | $47,860 |
| Dothan, AL | $45,210 |
| Florence, AL | $44,210 |
| Huntsville, AL | $44,020 |
| Auburn, AL | $42,520 |
| Gadsden, AL | $42,240 |
| Columbus, GA | $40,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Mobile, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Mobile?
The median hourly pay in the Mobile, AL metro area is $29.53 ($61,420 a year).
Do welders make more in Mobile than the national average?
Yes: $61,420 against $53,750 nationally, 14% more.
How does Mobile compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $48,490, so Mobile pays 27% more.
Where does Mobile rank for welder pay?
43 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Mobile?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,520 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.