How much does a welding make in Erie?
$41,530a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $19.97 an hour or $3,461 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.97
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,280Median: $41,530Highest 10%: $57,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $39,230 | $18.86 | |
| Median | $41,530 | $19.97 | |
| 75th | $46,460 | $22.34 | |
| 90th | $57,510 | $27.65 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for weldings.
| Allentown, PA | $53,680 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,840 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,180 |
| Lancaster, PA | $46,330 |
| York, PA | $46,090 |
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Salaries for every job in Erie, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in Erie?
The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $19.97 ($41,530 a year).
Do weldings make more in Erie than the national average?
No: $41,530 against $47,920 nationally, 13% less.
How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $47,530, so Erie pays 13% less.
Where does Erie rank for welding pay?
113 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Erie?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,510 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.