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How much does a welding make in Allentown?

$53,680a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area. That is $25.81 an hour or $4,473 a month.

Hourly
$25.81
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
27 of 128
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,200Median: $53,680Highest 10%: $55,770
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,200$17.88
25th$47,970$23.06
Median$53,680$25.81
75th$53,680$25.81
90th$55,770$26.81

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Philadelphia, PA$49,840
Pittsburgh, PA$47,180
Lancaster, PA$46,330
York, PA$46,090
Erie, PA$41,530
Welding salary in Pennsylvania Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Allentown

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,930
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$72,950
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$72,870
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$64,190
Cutting$60,080
Separating$59,610
Machinist$59,330
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$59,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,520
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$57,370
Salaries for every job in Allentown, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Allentown?

The median hourly pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area is $25.81 ($53,680 a year).

Do weldings make more in Allentown than the national average?

Yes: $53,680 against $47,920 nationally, 12% more.

How does Allentown compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,530, so Allentown pays 13% more.

Where does Allentown rank for welding pay?

27 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Allentown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,770 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.