How much does a welder make in Vallejo?

$63,860a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Vallejo, CA metro area. That is $30.70 an hour or $5,322 a month.

Hourly: $30.70
Vs. national median: +19%
Rank among cities: 19 of 382
Jobs in the area: 280

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $46,550Median: $63,860Highest 10%: $87,730

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$46,550	$22.38
25th	$52,110	$25.05
Median	$63,860	$30.70
75th	$79,520	$38.23
90th	$87,730	$42.18

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for welders.

San Francisco, CA	$64,320
San Jose, CA	$64,140
Napa, CA	$62,890
San Diego, CA	$62,560
El Centro, CA	$58,350
Salinas, CA	$58,240
Bakersfield, CA	$57,360
Sacramento, CA	$57,290
Santa Rosa, CA	$56,720
Los Angeles, CA	$56,160
Oxnard, CA	$54,560
San Luis Obispo, CA	$53,280
Santa Maria, CA	$52,800
Modesto, CA	$52,590
Redding, CA	$52,450
Riverside, CA	$52,050
Stockton, CA	$51,480
Yuba City, CA	$51,040
Santa Cruz, CA	$50,840
Fresno, CA	$50,550
Merced, CA	$50,340
Chico, CA	$48,740
Hanford, CA	$47,520
Visalia, CA	$46,850

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Related jobs in Vallejo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$106,200
Petroleum Pump System Operator	$103,000
Separating	$82,440
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$80,600
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$63,790
Coating	$59,930
Machinist	$59,850
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$59,740
Extruding	$59,110

Salaries for every job in Vallejo, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Vallejo?

The median hourly pay in the Vallejo, CA metro area is $30.70 ($63,860 a year).

Do welders make more in Vallejo than the national average?

Yes: $63,860 against $53,750 nationally, 19% more.

How does Vallejo compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $58,060, so Vallejo pays 10% more.

Where does Vallejo rank for welder pay?

19 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Vallejo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,730 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.