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How much does a welder make in Waterbury?

$52,710a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area. That is $25.34 an hour or $4,393 a month.

Hourly
$25.34
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
182 of 382
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,360Median: $52,710Highest 10%: $78,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,360$17.96
25th$44,990$21.63
Median$52,710$25.34
75th$64,270$30.90
90th$78,090$37.54

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for welders.

Hartford, CT$75,040
Bridgeport, CT$63,440
New Haven, CT$61,630
Welder salary in Connecticut Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Waterbury

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$83,730
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,600
Tool and Die Maker$76,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$75,400
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$61,910
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$59,440
Machinist$58,540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,290
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,460
Welding$50,370
Salaries for every job in Waterbury, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Waterbury?

The median hourly pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area is $25.34 ($52,710 a year).

Do welders make more in Waterbury than the national average?

No: $52,710 against $53,750 nationally, 2% less.

How does Waterbury compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $64,880, so Waterbury pays 19% less.

Where does Waterbury rank for welder pay?

182 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Waterbury?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,360 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.