How much does a welding make in Austin?

$54,970a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $26.43 an hour or $4,581 a month.

Hourly: $26.43
Vs. national median: +15%
Rank among cities: 22 of 128
Jobs in the area: 60

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $31,190Median: $54,970Highest 10%: $84,570

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$31,190	$15.00
25th	$39,730	$19.10
Median	$54,970	$26.43
75th	$73,730	$35.45
90th	$84,570	$40.66

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Houston, TX	$54,500
Dallas, TX	$51,740
San Antonio, TX	$43,230

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Related jobs in Austin

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$109,200
Power Plant Operator	$85,350
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$74,030
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$71,470
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$62,430
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$61,610
Welder	$59,040
Machinist	$59,030
Plant and System Operator	$55,790
Separating	$54,990

Salaries for every job in Austin, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Austin?

The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $26.43 ($54,970 a year).

Do weldings make more in Austin than the national average?

Yes: $54,970 against $47,920 nationally, 15% more.

How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $51,310, so Austin pays 7% more.

Where does Austin rank for welding pay?

22 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Austin?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,570 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.