How much does a welder make in Salt Lake City?

$60,190a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $28.94 an hour or $5,016 a month.

Hourly: $28.94
Vs. national median: +12%
Rank among cities: 55 of 382
Jobs in the area: 1,490

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $46,050Median: $60,190Highest 10%: $79,160

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$46,050	$22.14
25th	$49,450	$23.77
Median	$60,190	$28.94
75th	$67,630	$32.51
90th	$79,160	$38.06

Other cities in Utah

Median yearly pay for welders.

Ogden, UT	$60,240
Provo, UT	$54,740
St. George, UT	$50,890
Logan, UT	$48,920

Welder salary in Utah Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Salt Lake City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$126,200
Petroleum Pump System Operator	$109,400
Gas Plant Operator	$102,400
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$75,480
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$73,330
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$62,510
Plant and System Operator	$62,470
Machinist	$61,640
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender	$60,510
Separating	$57,060

Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Salt Lake City?

The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $28.94 ($60,190 a year).

Do welders make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?

Yes: $60,190 against $53,750 nationally, 12% more.

How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $58,380, so Salt Lake City pays 3% more.

Where does Salt Lake City rank for welder pay?

55 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Salt Lake City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,160 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.