How much does a welder make in North Carolina?
$50,590a year
Median yearly pay for welders in North Carolina. That is $24.32 an hour or $4,216 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.32
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,540Median: $50,590Highest 10%: $71,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,540 | $18.53 | |
| 25th | $45,400 | $21.83 | |
| Median | $50,590 | $24.32 | |
| 75th | $60,870 | $29.26 | |
| 90th | $71,240 | $34.25 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $62,670 |
| Greenville, NC | $57,360 |
| Raleigh, NC | $56,940 |
| Charlotte, NC | $56,070 |
| Wilmington, NC | $55,340 |
| Greensboro, NC | $54,180 |
| Asheville, NC | $52,540 |
| Burlington, NC | $50,740 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $49,780 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $49,600 |
| Durham, NC | $49,280 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $48,320 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $46,370 |
| Hickory, NC | $46,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 34. Illinois | $51,320 |
| 35. Mississippi | $51,100 |
| 36. Florida | $50,640 |
| 37. North Carolina | $50,590 |
| 38. Rhode Island | $50,580 |
| 39. Idaho | $50,530 |
| 40. Ohio | $50,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $24.32 ($50,590 a year).
Do welders make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $50,590 against $53,750 nationally, 6% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for welder pay?
North Carolina ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays welders the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $62,670 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.