How much does a welder make in Rochester?
$57,130a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $27.47 an hour or $4,761 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.47
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 115 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,800Median: $57,130Highest 10%: $70,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| Median | $57,130 | $27.47 | |
| 75th | $62,630 | $30.11 | |
| 90th | $70,520 | $33.90 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for welders.
| New York, NY | $61,680 |
| Albany, NY | $59,390 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,140 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,460 |
| Kingston, NY | $57,600 |
| Syracuse, NY | $55,660 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,420 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,560 |
| Utica, NY | $49,630 |
| Elmira, NY | $48,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $27.47 ($57,130 a year).
Do welders make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $57,130 against $53,750 nationally, 6% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,140, so Rochester pays 3% less.
Where does Rochester rank for welder pay?
115 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,520 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.