How much does a welder make in San Jose?

$64,140a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $30.84 an hour or $5,345 a month.

Hourly: $30.84
Vs. national median: +19%
Rank among cities: 18 of 382
Jobs in the area: 1,050

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $49,130Median: $64,140Highest 10%: $92,310

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$49,130	$23.62
25th	$57,420	$27.61
Median	$64,140	$30.84
75th	$76,730	$36.89
90th	$92,310	$44.38

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for welders.

San Francisco, CA	$64,320
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
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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Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$103,000
Power Plant Operator	$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter	$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker	$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker	$64,740
Machinist	$63,540
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$63,510

Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in San Jose?

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $30.84 ($64,140 a year).

Do welders make more in San Jose than the national average?

Yes: $64,140 against $53,750 nationally, 19% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $58,060, so San Jose pays 10% more.

Where does San Jose rank for welder pay?

18 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in San Jose?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,310 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.