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How much does a welder make in Sumter?

$44,540a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Sumter, SC metro area. That is $21.41 an hour or $3,712 a month.

Hourly
$21.41
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
366 of 382
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,340Median: $44,540Highest 10%: $78,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,340$16.99
25th$38,180$18.36
Median$44,540$21.41
75th$55,170$26.52
90th$78,140$37.57

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
Spartanburg, SC$49,820
Columbia, SC$49,730
Greenville, SC$49,130
Myrtle Beach, SC$45,640
Florence, SC$44,990
Welder salary in South Carolina Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Sumter

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,690
Machinist$49,480
Inspector$49,250
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$45,930
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$44,530
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$39,040
Coating$37,470
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$34,790
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$28,920
Salaries for every job in Sumter, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Sumter?

The median hourly pay in the Sumter, SC metro area is $21.41 ($44,540 a year).

Do welders make more in Sumter than the national average?

No: $44,540 against $53,750 nationally, 17% less.

How does Sumter compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $49,980, so Sumter pays 11% less.

Where does Sumter rank for welder pay?

366 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Sumter?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,140 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.