How much does a welder make in Syracuse?
$55,660a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $26.76 an hour or $4,638 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.76
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 136 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,630Median: $55,660Highest 10%: $75,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,630 | $21.46 | |
| 25th | $48,110 | $23.13 | |
| Median | $55,660 | $26.76 | |
| 75th | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| 90th | $75,870 | $36.48 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for welders.
| New York, NY | $61,680 |
| Albany, NY | $59,390 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,140 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,460 |
| Kingston, NY | $57,600 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,130 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,420 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,560 |
| Utica, NY | $49,630 |
| Elmira, NY | $48,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $26.76 ($55,660 a year).
Do welders make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $55,660 against $53,750 nationally, 4% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,140, so Syracuse pays 6% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for welder pay?
136 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,870 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.