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How much does a welder make in Spokane?

$59,350a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area. That is $28.53 an hour or $4,946 a month.

Hourly
$28.53
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
68 of 382
Jobs in the area
630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,090Median: $59,350Highest 10%: $74,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,090$21.68
25th$48,450$23.29
Median$59,350$28.53
75th$64,160$30.85
90th$74,450$35.79

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for welders.

Bremerton, WA$71,720
Seattle, WA$66,240
Kennewick, WA$64,720
Bellingham, WA$63,720
Mount Vernon, WA$62,800
Portland, OR$62,050
Longview, WA$59,860
Walla Walla, WA$59,380
Olympia, WA$58,680
Yakima, WA$57,450
Lewiston, ID$55,890
Wenatchee, WA$49,780
Welder salary in Washington Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Spokane

Same field, median yearly pay.

Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$85,370
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$81,240
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$75,910
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,160
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$67,300
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,950
Machinist$60,480
Separating$59,600
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,670
Salaries for every job in Spokane, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Spokane?

The median hourly pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area is $28.53 ($59,350 a year).

Do welders make more in Spokane than the national average?

Yes: $59,350 against $53,750 nationally, 10% more.

How does Spokane compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $63,020, so Spokane pays 6% less.

Where does Spokane rank for welder pay?

68 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Spokane?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,450 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.