How much does a welding make in Birmingham?
$43,480a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $20.90 an hour or $3,623 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.90
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,490Median: $43,480Highest 10%: $53,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,490 | $18.02 | |
| 25th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| Median | $43,480 | $20.90 | |
| 75th | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 90th | $53,450 | $25.70 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for weldings.
| Decatur, AL | $48,620 |
| Huntsville, AL | $44,030 |
| Montgomery, AL | $40,050 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $20.90 ($43,480 a year).
Do weldings make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $43,480 against $47,920 nationally, 9% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $40,050, so Birmingham pays 9% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for welding pay?
108 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,450 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.