How much does a welder make in Tulsa?

$53,550a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $25.75 an hour or $4,463 a month.

Hourly: $25.75
Vs. national median: +0%
Rank among cities: 166 of 382
Jobs in the area: 4,520

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $39,960Median: $53,550Highest 10%: $72,740

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$39,960	$19.21
25th	$47,600	$22.88
Median	$53,550	$25.75
75th	$61,810	$29.72
90th	$72,740	$34.97

Other cities in Oklahoma

Median yearly pay for welders.

Lawton, OK	$49,720
Enid, OK	$49,090
Oklahoma City, OK	$48,760
Fort Smith, AR	$46,630

Welder salary in Oklahoma Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Tulsa

Same field, median yearly pay.

Petroleum Pump System Operator	$107,200
Power Plant Operator	$101,500
Gas Plant Operator	$78,550
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$71,260
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$69,700
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$68,560
Tool and Die Maker	$66,700
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter	$58,210
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$57,880
Inspector	$56,210

Salaries for every job in Tulsa, OK

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Tulsa?

The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $25.75 ($53,550 a year).

Do welders make more in Tulsa than the national average?

Yes: $53,550 against $53,750 nationally, 0% more.

How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?

The median in Oklahoma is $49,720, so Tulsa pays 8% more.

Where does Tulsa rank for welder pay?

166 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Tulsa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,740 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.