How much does a welder make in Odessa?
$63,470a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Odessa, TX metro area. That is $30.51 an hour or $5,289 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.51
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,590Median: $63,470Highest 10%: $84,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,590 | $20.48 | |
| 25th | $49,960 | $24.02 | |
| Median | $63,470 | $30.51 | |
| 75th | $81,670 | $39.26 | |
| 90th | $84,090 | $40.43 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Midland, TX | $61,410 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $59,450 |
| Beaumont, TX | $59,190 |
| Austin, TX | $59,040 |
| Houston, TX | $57,940 |
| Amarillo, TX | $55,460 |
| Sherman, TX | $55,020 |
| College Station, TX | $52,800 |
| Longview, TX | $52,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,630 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $49,010 |
| Victoria, TX | $48,580 |
| Killeen, TX | $48,460 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,220 |
| Abilene, TX | $48,160 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,760 |
| San Angelo, TX | $46,440 |
| Waco, TX | $46,380 |
| Laredo, TX | $45,370 |
| Brownsville, TX | $45,020 |
| El Paso, TX | $45,000 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,100 |
| Texarkana, TX | $41,920 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,710 |
Related jobs in Odessa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $73,990 |
| Machinist | $59,770 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $52,360 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $49,420 |
| Coating | $47,340 |
| Inspector | $46,640 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $44,880 |
| Cutting | $44,820 |
| Production Worker | $44,000 |
| Helpers--Production Worker | $37,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Odessa?
The median hourly pay in the Odessa, TX metro area is $30.51 ($63,470 a year).
Do welders make more in Odessa than the national average?
Yes: $63,470 against $53,750 nationally, 18% more.
How does Odessa compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $53,340, so Odessa pays 19% more.
Where does Odessa rank for welder pay?
23 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Odessa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,090 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.