How much does a welder make in Rochester?

$60,380a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $29.03 an hour or $5,032 a month.

Hourly: $29.03
Vs. national median: +12%
Rank among cities: 52 of 382
Jobs in the area: 510

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $48,550Median: $60,380Highest 10%: $72,350

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$48,550	$23.34
25th	$54,930	$26.41
Median	$60,380	$29.03
75th	$60,710	$29.19
90th	$72,350	$34.78

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for welders.

St. Cloud, MN	$62,820
Minneapolis, MN	$61,880
Fargo, ND	$61,140
La Crosse, WI	$58,800
Grand Forks, ND	$58,200
Duluth, MN	$57,410
Sioux Falls, SD	$55,200
Mankato, MN	$52,940

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Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$78,270
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$76,420
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$71,670
Food Processing Worker	$62,330
Inspector	$59,850
Printing Press Operator	$59,200
Machinist	$57,770
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$57,330
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$55,030
Coating	$54,390

Salaries for every job in Rochester, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $29.03 ($60,380 a year).

Do welders make more in Rochester than the national average?

Yes: $60,380 against $53,750 nationally, 12% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $60,280, so Rochester pays 0% more.

Where does Rochester rank for welder pay?

52 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,350 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.