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How much does a welder make in Tampa?

$49,930a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $24.00 an hour or $4,161 a month.

Hourly
$24.00
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
251 of 382
Jobs in the area
2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,890Median: $49,930Highest 10%: $67,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,890$19.18
25th$46,670$22.44
Median$49,930$24.00
75th$60,310$29.00
90th$67,360$32.38

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for welders.

Naples, FL$56,440
Miami, FL$54,590
Panama City, FL$53,350
Cape Coral, FL$52,410
Port St. Lucie, FL$52,270
North Port, FL$51,820
Crestview, FL$50,710
Jacksonville, FL$50,640
Orlando, FL$50,200
Palm Bay, FL$49,930
Sebastian, FL$49,770
Pensacola, FL$49,370
Lakeland, FL$48,520
Ocala, FL$48,270
Deltona, FL$48,170
Punta Gorda, FL$48,040
Gainesville, FL$47,230
Tallahassee, FL$47,130
Wildwood, FL$43,490
Welder salary in Florida Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Tampa

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,700
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$75,660
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,510
Tool and Die Maker$64,460
Dental Laboratory Technician$59,920
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$58,910
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,590
Machinist$57,160
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$56,830
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$53,130
Salaries for every job in Tampa, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Tampa?

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $24.00 ($49,930 a year).

Do welders make more in Tampa than the national average?

No: $49,930 against $53,750 nationally, 7% less.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $50,640, so Tampa pays 1% less.

Where does Tampa rank for welder pay?

251 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Tampa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,360 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.