How much does a welder make in Providence?
$52,800a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $25.38 an hour or $4,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.38
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 180 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 2,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,580Median: $52,800Highest 10%: $81,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,580 | $17.11 | |
| 25th | $50,580 | $24.32 | |
| Median | $52,800 | $25.38 | |
| 75th | $68,640 | $33.00 | |
| 90th | $81,000 | $38.94 |
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How much does a welder make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $25.38 ($52,800 a year).
Do welders make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $52,800 against $53,750 nationally, 2% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $50,580, so Providence pays 4% more.
Where does Providence rank for welder pay?
180 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,000 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.