How much does a welder make in New Jersey?
$59,440a year
Median yearly pay for welders in New Jersey. That is $28.58 an hour or $4,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.58
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,290Median: $59,440Highest 10%: $81,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,290 | $20.81 | |
| 25th | $49,870 | $23.98 | |
| Median | $59,440 | $28.58 | |
| 75th | $71,060 | $34.16 | |
| 90th | $81,760 | $39.31 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $61,680 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $60,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,380 |
| Allentown, PA | $54,790 |
| Trenton, NJ | $54,640 |
| Vineland, NJ | $53,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 15. District of Columbia | $60,180 |
| 16. New Mexico | $59,840 |
| 17. Oregon | $59,450 |
| 18. New Jersey | $59,440 |
| 19. Virginia | $59,180 |
| 20. New York | $59,140 |
| 21. Colorado | $58,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $28.58 ($59,440 a year).
Do welders make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $59,440 against $53,750 nationally, 11% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for welder pay?
New Jersey ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays welders the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $61,680 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.