How much does a welder make in Philadelphia?
$58,380a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $28.07 an hour or $4,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.07
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 4,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,430Median: $58,380Highest 10%: $79,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,430 | $21.36 | |
| 25th | $49,700 | $23.89 | |
| Median | $58,380 | $28.07 | |
| 75th | $68,890 | $33.12 | |
| 90th | $79,960 | $38.44 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for welders.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $28.07 ($58,380 a year).
Do welders make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $58,380 against $53,750 nationally, 9% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $52,900, so Philadelphia pays 10% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for welder pay?
88 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,960 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.