How much does a welding make in Hartford?

$49,780a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $23.93 an hour or $4,148 a month.

Hourly: $23.93
Vs. national median: +4%
Rank among cities: 51 of 128
Jobs in the area: 180

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $39,270Median: $49,780Highest 10%: $83,820

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$39,270	$18.88
25th	$42,210	$20.29
Median	$49,780	$23.93
75th	$71,300	$34.28
90th	$83,820	$40.30

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Waterbury, CT	$50,370
New Haven, CT	$48,320
Bridgeport, CT	$47,450

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Related jobs in Hartford

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$96,650
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$94,870
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$89,190
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$84,160
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$81,100
Tool and Die Maker	$78,060
Aircraft Structure	$75,200
Welder	$75,040
Machinist	$64,320
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$61,340

Salaries for every job in Hartford, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Hartford?

The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $23.93 ($49,780 a year).

Do weldings make more in Hartford than the national average?

Yes: $49,780 against $47,920 nationally, 4% more.

How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $47,900, so Hartford pays 4% more.

Where does Hartford rank for welding pay?

51 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Hartford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,820 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.