How much does a welder make in Tennessee?
$48,040a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Tennessee. That is $23.10 an hour or $4,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.10
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,840Median: $48,040Highest 10%: $64,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $48,040 | $23.10 | |
| 75th | $57,450 | $27.62 | |
| 90th | $64,200 | $30.87 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingsport, TN | $55,690 |
| Clarksville, TN | $52,970 |
| Nashville, TN | $49,460 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,220 |
| Memphis, TN | $48,600 |
| Knoxville, TN | $48,040 |
| Morristown, TN | $47,070 |
| Cleveland, TN | $46,670 |
| Johnson City, TN | $46,070 |
| Jackson, TN | $45,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 47. West Virginia | $48,810 |
| 48. Alabama | $48,490 |
| 49. Georgia | $48,430 |
| 50. Tennessee | $48,040 |
| 51. Arkansas | $47,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $23.10 ($48,040 a year).
Do welders make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $48,040 against $53,750 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for welder pay?
Tennessee ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays welders the most?
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, with a median of $55,690 a year.
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.