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How much does a welder make in Spartanburg?

$49,820a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Spartanburg, SC metro area. That is $23.95 an hour or $4,152 a month.

Hourly
$23.95
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
255 of 382
Jobs in the area
710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,130Median: $49,820Highest 10%: $65,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,130$19.29
25th$46,650$22.43
Median$49,820$23.95
75th$58,680$28.21
90th$65,510$31.50

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for welders.

Charlotte, NC$56,070
Charleston, SC$56,060
Hilton Head Island, SC$54,030
Augusta, GA$50,800
Columbia, SC$49,730
Greenville, SC$49,130
Myrtle Beach, SC$45,640
Florence, SC$44,990
Sumter, SC$44,540
Welder salary in South Carolina Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Spartanburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$92,070
Gas Plant Operator$79,170
Chemical Plant and System Operator$68,810
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$61,940
Tool and Die Maker$61,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Machinist$60,060
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$59,300
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,170
Grinding$55,080
Salaries for every job in Spartanburg, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Spartanburg?

The median hourly pay in the Spartanburg, SC metro area is $23.95 ($49,820 a year).

Do welders make more in Spartanburg than the national average?

No: $49,820 against $53,750 nationally, 7% less.

How does Spartanburg compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $49,980, so Spartanburg pays 0% more.

Where does Spartanburg rank for welder pay?

255 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Spartanburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,510 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.