How much does a welding make in Decatur?

$48,620a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Decatur, AL metro area. That is $23.38 an hour or $4,052 a month.

Hourly: $23.38
Vs. national median: +1%
Rank among cities: 56 of 128
Jobs in the area: 70

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $39,320Median: $48,620Highest 10%: $48,620

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$39,320	$18.90
25th	$42,900	$20.63
Median	$48,620	$23.38
75th	$48,620	$23.38
90th	$48,620	$23.38

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Huntsville, AL	$44,030
Birmingham, AL	$43,480
Montgomery, AL	$40,050

Welding salary in Alabama Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Decatur

Same field, median yearly pay.

Rolling Machine Setter	$114,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$84,270
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$82,170
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$58,270
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$58,270
Machinist	$58,240
Welder	$56,990
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter	$56,160
Multiple Machine Tool Setter	$51,810
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter	$50,040

Salaries for every job in Decatur, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Decatur?

The median hourly pay in the Decatur, AL metro area is $23.38 ($48,620 a year).

Do weldings make more in Decatur than the national average?

Yes: $48,620 against $47,920 nationally, 1% more.

How does Decatur compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $40,050, so Decatur pays 21% more.

Where does Decatur rank for welding pay?

56 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Decatur?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,620 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.