How much does a welder make in Sacramento?
$57,290a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $27.54 an hour or $4,774 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.54
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,220Median: $57,290Highest 10%: $79,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| 25th | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| Median | $57,290 | $27.54 | |
| 75th | $63,980 | $30.76 | |
| 90th | $79,950 | $38.44 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for welders.
| San Francisco, CA | $64,320 |
| San Jose, CA | $64,140 |
| Vallejo, CA | $63,860 |
| Napa, CA | $62,890 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,560 |
| El Centro, CA | $58,350 |
| Salinas, CA | $58,240 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $57,360 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $56,720 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $56,160 |
| Oxnard, CA | $54,560 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $53,280 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $52,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $52,590 |
| Redding, CA | $52,450 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,050 |
| Stockton, CA | $51,480 |
| Yuba City, CA | $51,040 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $50,840 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,550 |
| Merced, CA | $50,340 |
| Chico, CA | $48,740 |
| Hanford, CA | $47,520 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $27.54 ($57,290 a year).
Do welders make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $57,290 against $53,750 nationally, 7% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $58,060, so Sacramento pays 1% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for welder pay?
113 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,950 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.