How much does a welder make in Santa Rosa?

$56,720a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area. That is $27.27 an hour or $4,727 a month.

Hourly: $27.27
Vs. national median: +6%
Rank among cities: 121 of 382
Jobs in the area: 260

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $46,260Median: $56,720Highest 10%: $85,900

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$46,260	$22.24
25th	$49,360	$23.73
Median	$56,720	$27.27
75th	$70,280	$33.79
90th	$85,900	$41.30

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
Sacramento, CA	$57,290
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

Welder salary in California Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Santa Rosa

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$82,200
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$75,790
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$64,470
Separating	$61,550
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$59,930
Coating	$58,240
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter	$56,460
Molder	$56,320
Machinist	$56,200
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$54,560

Salaries for every job in Santa Rosa, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Santa Rosa?

The median hourly pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area is $27.27 ($56,720 a year).

Do welders make more in Santa Rosa than the national average?

Yes: $56,720 against $53,750 nationally, 6% more.

How does Santa Rosa compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $58,060, so Santa Rosa pays 2% less.

Where does Santa Rosa rank for welder pay?

121 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Santa Rosa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,900 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.