How much does a welder make in New York?
$61,680a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $29.65 an hour or $5,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.65
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 5,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,890Median: $61,680Highest 10%: $95,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,890 | $21.58 | |
| 25th | $52,790 | $25.38 | |
| Median | $61,680 | $29.65 | |
| 75th | $75,930 | $36.50 | |
| 90th | $95,920 | $46.12 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for welders.
| 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 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,560 |
| Utica, NY | $49,630 |
| Elmira, NY | $48,820 |
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How much does a welder make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $29.65 ($61,680 a year).
Do welders make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $61,680 against $53,750 nationally, 15% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,140, so New York pays 4% more.
Where does New York rank for welder pay?
40 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,920 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.