How much does a welder make in Tucson?
$51,150a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $24.59 an hour or $4,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.59
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 217 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,660Median: $51,150Highest 10%: $78,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| 25th | $46,240 | $22.23 | |
| Median | $51,150 | $24.59 | |
| 75th | $62,460 | $30.03 | |
| 90th | $78,090 | $37.54 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Phoenix, AZ | $56,540 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $54,460 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $53,160 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $51,300 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $50,030 |
| Yuma, AZ | $49,680 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $24.59 ($51,150 a year).
Do welders make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $51,150 against $53,750 nationally, 5% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $55,600, so Tucson pays 8% less.
Where does Tucson rank for welder pay?
217 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,090 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.