How much does a welder make in Worcester?
$60,320a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,720Median: $60,320Highest 10%: $81,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 25th | $52,030 | $25.01 | |
| Median | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $67,350 | $32.38 | |
| 90th | $81,400 | $39.13 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Boston, MA | $63,770 |
| Springfield, MA | $56,010 |
| Providence, RI | $52,800 |
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Salaries for every job in Worcester, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Worcester?
The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $29.00 ($60,320 a year).
Do welders make more in Worcester than the national average?
Yes: $60,320 against $53,750 nationally, 12% more.
How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $62,570, so Worcester pays 4% less.
Where does Worcester rank for welder pay?
53 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,400 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.