How much does a welder make in Washington?
$60,670a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $29.17 an hour or $5,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.17
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 2,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,150Median: $60,670Highest 10%: $114,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,150 | $21.71 | |
| 25th | $50,120 | $24.10 | |
| Median | $60,670 | $29.17 | |
| 75th | $77,560 | $37.29 | |
| 90th | $114,400 | $55.02 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a welder make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $29.17 ($60,670 a year).
Do welders make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $60,670 against $53,750 nationally, 13% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $60,180, so Washington pays 1% more.
Where does Washington rank for welder pay?
51 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,400 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.