How much does a welding make in Atlanta?
$45,580a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $21.91 an hour or $3,798 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.91
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,960Median: $45,580Highest 10%: $61,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| Median | $45,580 | $21.91 | |
| 75th | $54,120 | $26.02 | |
| 90th | $61,900 | $29.76 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for weldings.
| Gainesville, GA | $46,380 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $44,980 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $21.91 ($45,580 a year).
Do weldings make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $45,580 against $47,920 nationally, 5% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $45,850, so Atlanta pays 1% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for welding pay?
96 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,900 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.