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How much does a welder make in Tuscaloosa?

$52,180a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area. That is $25.09 an hour or $4,348 a month.

Hourly
$25.09
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
194 of 382
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,620Median: $52,180Highest 10%: $75,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,620$18.09
25th$44,410$21.35
Median$52,180$25.09
75th$64,090$30.81
90th$75,920$36.50

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for welders.

Mobile, AL$61,420
Anniston, AL$59,820
Decatur, AL$56,990
Birmingham, AL$49,930
Montgomery, AL$47,880
Daphne, AL$47,860
Dothan, AL$45,210
Florence, AL$44,210
Huntsville, AL$44,020
Auburn, AL$42,520
Gadsden, AL$42,240
Columbus, GA$40,100
Welder salary in Alabama Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Tuscaloosa

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,940
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$61,680
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$57,460
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$53,050
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,870
Machinist$50,850
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,300
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$49,920
Furnace$48,110
Molder$47,770
Salaries for every job in Tuscaloosa, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Tuscaloosa?

The median hourly pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area is $25.09 ($52,180 a year).

Do welders make more in Tuscaloosa than the national average?

No: $52,180 against $53,750 nationally, 3% less.

How does Tuscaloosa compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $48,490, so Tuscaloosa pays 8% more.

Where does Tuscaloosa rank for welder pay?

194 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Tuscaloosa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,920 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.