How much does a welder make in Phoenix?
$56,540a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $27.18 an hour or $4,712 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.18
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 122 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 5,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,760Median: $56,540Highest 10%: $81,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,760 | $21.04 | |
| 25th | $48,890 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $56,540 | $27.18 | |
| 75th | $65,690 | $31.58 | |
| 90th | $81,290 | $39.08 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $54,460 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $53,160 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $51,300 |
| Tucson, AZ | $51,150 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $50,030 |
| Yuma, AZ | $49,680 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $27.18 ($56,540 a year).
Do welders make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $56,540 against $53,750 nationally, 5% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $55,600, so Phoenix pays 2% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for welder pay?
122 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,290 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.