How much does a welding make in Boston?
$50,230a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $24.15 an hour or $4,186 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.15
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,090Median: $50,230Highest 10%: $67,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,090 | $19.27 | |
| 25th | $44,670 | $21.48 | |
| Median | $50,230 | $24.15 | |
| 75th | $59,270 | $28.50 | |
| 90th | $67,750 | $32.57 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for weldings.
| Springfield, MA | $51,110 |
| Worcester, MA | $50,760 |
| Providence, RI | $48,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $24.15 ($50,230 a year).
Do weldings make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $50,230 against $47,920 nationally, 5% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $50,480, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for welding pay?
45 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,750 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.