How much does a welder make in Texas?
$53,340a year
Median yearly pay for welders in Texas. That is $25.64 an hour or $4,445 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.64
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 52,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,380Median: $53,340Highest 10%: $80,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| 25th | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $53,340 | $25.64 | |
| 75th | $64,770 | $31.14 | |
| 90th | $80,240 | $38.58 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Odessa, TX | $63,470 |
| Midland, TX | $61,410 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $59,450 |
| Beaumont, TX | $59,190 |
| Austin, TX | $59,040 |
| Houston, TX | $57,940 |
| Amarillo, TX | $55,460 |
| Sherman, TX | $55,020 |
| College Station, TX | $52,800 |
| Longview, TX | $52,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,630 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $49,010 |
| Victoria, TX | $48,580 |
| Killeen, TX | $48,460 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,220 |
| Abilene, TX | $48,160 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,760 |
| San Angelo, TX | $46,440 |
| Waco, TX | $46,380 |
| Laredo, TX | $45,370 |
| Brownsville, TX | $45,020 |
| El Paso, TX | $45,000 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,100 |
| Texarkana, TX | $41,920 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for welders.
| 26. Montana | $55,610 |
| 27. Arizona | $55,600 |
| 28. Iowa | $55,090 |
| 29. Texas | $53,340 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $52,900 |
| 31. Nebraska | $52,220 |
| 32. Missouri | $51,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $25.64 ($53,340 a year).
Do welders make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $53,340 against $53,750 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Texas rank for welder pay?
Texas ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays welders the most?
Odessa, TX, with a median of $63,470 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.