How much does a welder make in Salinas?
$58,240a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Salinas, CA metro area. That is $28.00 an hour or $4,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.00
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,920Median: $58,240Highest 10%: $89,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,920 | $19.19 | |
| 25th | $48,530 | $23.33 | |
| Median | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 75th | $72,470 | $34.84 | |
| 90th | $89,330 | $42.95 |
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 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $57,360 |
| Sacramento, CA | $57,290 |
| 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 Salinas, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Salinas?
The median hourly pay in the Salinas, CA metro area is $28.00 ($58,240 a year).
Do welders make more in Salinas than the national average?
Yes: $58,240 against $53,750 nationally, 8% more.
How does Salinas compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $58,060, so Salinas pays 0% more.
Where does Salinas rank for welder pay?
90 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Salinas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,330 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.