How much does a welder make in Pittsburgh?
$53,610a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $25.77 an hour or $4,468 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.77
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 165 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 3,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,280Median: $53,610Highest 10%: $75,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,280 | $20.81 | |
| 25th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| Median | $53,610 | $25.77 | |
| 75th | $63,120 | $30.35 | |
| 90th | $75,780 | $36.43 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,380 |
| York, PA | $55,070 |
| Reading, PA | $54,840 |
| Allentown, PA | $54,790 |
| Lancaster, PA | $54,370 |
| 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 Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $25.77 ($53,610 a year).
Do welders make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $53,610 against $53,750 nationally, 0% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $52,900, so Pittsburgh pays 1% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for welder pay?
165 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,780 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.