How much does a welder make in Trenton?
$54,640a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $26.27 an hour or $4,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.27
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 151 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,530Median: $54,640Highest 10%: $82,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| 25th | $47,700 | $22.93 | |
| Median | $54,640 | $26.27 | |
| 75th | $66,670 | $32.05 | |
| 90th | $82,880 | $39.85 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for welders.
| New York, NY | $61,680 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $60,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,380 |
| Allentown, PA | $54,790 |
| Vineland, NJ | $53,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $26.27 ($54,640 a year).
Do welders make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $54,640 against $53,750 nationally, 2% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $59,440, so Trenton pays 8% less.
Where does Trenton rank for welder pay?
151 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,880 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.