How much does a welder make in Salem?
$57,180a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $27.49 an hour or $4,765 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.49
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 114 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,110Median: $57,180Highest 10%: $72,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| 25th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $57,180 | $27.49 | |
| 75th | $60,540 | $29.11 | |
| 90th | $72,650 | $34.93 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Albany, OR | $62,790 |
| Portland, OR | $62,050 |
| Corvallis, OR | $57,350 |
| Bend, OR | $56,910 |
| Eugene, OR | $54,670 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $51,330 |
| Medford, OR | $50,270 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $65,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $62,220 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $62,090 |
| Crushing | $59,290 |
| Machinist | $58,930 |
| Separating | $55,100 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $53,920 |
| Molder | $52,220 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $51,540 |
| Cutting | $50,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $27.49 ($57,180 a year).
Do welders make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $57,180 against $53,750 nationally, 6% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $59,450, so Salem pays 4% less.
Where does Salem rank for welder pay?
114 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,650 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.