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How much does a welder make in Rome?

$42,280a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Rome, GA metro area. That is $20.33 an hour or $3,523 a month.

Hourly
$20.33
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
373 of 382
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,310Median: $42,280Highest 10%: $56,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,310$18.42
25th$39,680$19.08
Median$42,280$20.33
75th$46,930$22.56
90th$56,960$27.38

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for welders.

Savannah, GA$56,410
Augusta, GA$50,800
Warner Robins, GA$50,170
Atlanta, GA$49,630
Chattanooga, TN$49,220
Gainesville, GA$48,430
Brunswick, GA$48,380
Athens, GA$47,970
Valdosta, GA$47,240
Dalton, GA$47,190
Albany, GA$47,180
Macon, GA$46,420
Columbus, GA$40,100
Welder salary in Georgia Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Rome

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,260
Cutting$63,740
Machinist$62,220
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$50,980
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$47,420
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$47,260
Helpers--Production Worker$46,240
Inspector$42,240
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$39,370
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$38,910
Salaries for every job in Rome, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Rome?

The median hourly pay in the Rome, GA metro area is $20.33 ($42,280 a year).

Do welders make more in Rome than the national average?

No: $42,280 against $53,750 nationally, 21% less.

How does Rome compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $48,430, so Rome pays 13% less.

Where does Rome rank for welder pay?

373 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Rome?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,960 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.