How much does a welder make in Pennsylvania?
$52,900a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Pennsylvania. That is $25.43 an hour or $4,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.43
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,510Median: $52,900Highest 10%: $74,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,510 | $19.48 | |
| 25th | $47,240 | $22.71 | |
| Median | $52,900 | $25.43 | |
| 75th | $61,920 | $29.77 | |
| 90th | $74,870 | $36.00 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,380 |
| York, PA | $55,070 |
| Reading, PA | $54,840 |
| Allentown, PA | $54,790 |
| Lancaster, PA | $54,370 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $53,610 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $53,340 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $52,330 |
| Altoona, PA | $51,540 |
| State College, PA | $51,030 |
| Lebanon, PA | $50,920 |
| Erie, PA | $49,180 |
| Scranton, PA | $49,090 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $49,010 |
| Williamsport, PA | $48,130 |
| Johnstown, PA | $46,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 27. Arizona | $55,600 |
| 28. Iowa | $55,090 |
| 29. Texas | $53,340 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $52,900 |
| 31. Nebraska | $52,220 |
| 32. Missouri | $51,950 |
| 33. Kentucky | $51,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $25.43 ($52,900 a year).
Do welders make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $52,900 against $53,750 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for welder pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays welders the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $58,380 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.