How much does a welder make in New York?
$59,140a year
Median yearly pay for welders in New York. That is $28.43 an hour or $4,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.43
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,840Median: $59,140Highest 10%: $87,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,840 | $21.08 | |
| 25th | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| Median | $59,140 | $28.43 | |
| 75th | $71,960 | $34.60 | |
| 90th | $87,110 | $41.88 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $61,680 |
| Albany, NY | $59,390 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,140 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,460 |
| Kingston, NY | $57,600 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,130 |
| Syracuse, NY | $55,660 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,420 |
| Ithaca, NY | $54,170 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,560 |
| Utica, NY | $49,630 |
| Elmira, NY | $48,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 17. Oregon | $59,450 |
| 18. New Jersey | $59,440 |
| 19. Virginia | $59,180 |
| 20. New York | $59,140 |
| 21. Colorado | $58,590 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $58,410 |
| 23. Utah | $58,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $28.43 ($59,140 a year).
Do welders make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $59,140 against $53,750 nationally, 10% more.
Where does New York rank for welder pay?
New York ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.