How much does a welder make in St. Cloud?
$62,820a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the St. Cloud, MN metro area. That is $30.20 an hour or $5,235 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.20
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,510Median: $62,820Highest 10%: $80,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| 25th | $56,830 | $27.32 | |
| Median | $62,820 | $30.20 | |
| 75th | $68,160 | $32.77 | |
| 90th | $80,540 | $38.72 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,880 |
| Fargo, ND | $61,140 |
| Rochester, MN | $60,380 |
| La Crosse, WI | $58,800 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $58,200 |
| Duluth, MN | $57,410 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $55,200 |
| Mankato, MN | $52,940 |
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Salaries for every job in St. Cloud, MNFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in St. Cloud?
The median hourly pay in the St. Cloud, MN metro area is $30.20 ($62,820 a year).
Do welders make more in St. Cloud than the national average?
Yes: $62,820 against $53,750 nationally, 17% more.
How does St. Cloud compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $60,280, so St. Cloud pays 4% more.
Where does St. Cloud rank for welder pay?
29 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in St. Cloud?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,540 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.