How much does a welding make in Buffalo?

$61,700a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $29.66 an hour or $5,142 a month.

Hourly: $29.66
Vs. national median: +29%
Rank among cities: 7 of 128
Jobs in the area: 230

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $49,370Median: $61,700Highest 10%: $77,140

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$49,370	$23.74
25th	$50,490	$24.27
Median	$61,700	$29.66
75th	$77,140	$37.09
90th	$77,140	$37.09

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for weldings.

New York, NY	$57,900
Rochester, NY	$50,530

Welding salary in New York Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Buffalo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$86,280
Gas Plant Operator	$85,350
Tool and Die Maker	$81,510
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$77,060
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$70,840
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$69,260
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$63,080
Machinist	$60,650
Rolling Machine Setter	$59,970
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker	$58,760

Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Buffalo?

The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $29.66 ($61,700 a year).

Do weldings make more in Buffalo than the national average?

Yes: $61,700 against $47,920 nationally, 29% more.

How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $52,080, so Buffalo pays 18% more.

Where does Buffalo rank for welding pay?

7 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Buffalo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,140 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.