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How much does a welder make in Winston-Salem?

$46,370a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area. That is $22.29 an hour or $3,864 a month.

Hourly
$22.29
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
352 of 382
Jobs in the area
1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,730Median: $46,370Highest 10%: $73,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,730$19.10
25th$43,520$20.92
Median$46,370$22.29
75th$62,140$29.88
90th$73,680$35.42

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for welders.

Virginia Beach, VA$62,670
Greenville, NC$57,360
Raleigh, NC$56,940
Charlotte, NC$56,070
Wilmington, NC$55,340
Greensboro, NC$54,180
Asheville, NC$52,540
Burlington, NC$50,740
Fayetteville, NC$49,780
Rocky Mount, NC$49,600
Durham, NC$49,280
Goldsboro, NC$48,320
Hickory, NC$46,080
Welder salary in North Carolina Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Winston-Salem

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,670
Welding$64,120
Tool and Die Maker$57,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,110
Machinist$50,350
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,790
Prepress Technician and Worker$49,760
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$48,590
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$48,580
Salaries for every job in Winston-Salem, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Winston-Salem?

The median hourly pay in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area is $22.29 ($46,370 a year).

Do welders make more in Winston-Salem than the national average?

No: $46,370 against $53,750 nationally, 14% less.

How does Winston-Salem compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $50,590, so Winston-Salem pays 8% less.

Where does Winston-Salem rank for welder pay?

352 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Winston-Salem?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,680 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.