How much does a welder make in New Haven?

$61,630a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the New Haven, CT metro area. That is $29.63 an hour or $5,136 a month.

Hourly: $29.63
Vs. national median: +15%
Rank among cities: 41 of 382
Jobs in the area: 180

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $38,720Median: $61,630Highest 10%: $84,950

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$38,720	$18.62
25th	$48,780	$23.45
Median	$61,630	$29.63
75th	$77,100	$37.07
90th	$84,950	$40.84

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for welders.

Hartford, CT	$75,040
Bridgeport, CT	$63,440
Waterbury, CT	$52,710

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Related jobs in New Haven

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$123,800
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$80,130
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$78,770
Tool and Die Maker	$77,410
Rolling Machine Setter	$63,210
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$60,340
Machinist	$59,780
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter	$58,760
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$58,490
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$55,520

Salaries for every job in New Haven, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in New Haven?

The median hourly pay in the New Haven, CT metro area is $29.63 ($61,630 a year).

Do welders make more in New Haven than the national average?

Yes: $61,630 against $53,750 nationally, 15% more.

How does New Haven compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $64,880, so New Haven pays 5% less.

Where does New Haven rank for welder pay?

41 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in New Haven?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,950 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.