How much does a welding make in Houston?
$54,500a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $26.20 an hour or $4,542 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.20
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,310Median: $54,500Highest 10%: $74,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,310 | $18.42 | |
| 25th | $50,060 | $24.07 | |
| Median | $54,500 | $26.20 | |
| 75th | $60,300 | $28.99 | |
| 90th | $74,580 | $35.86 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for weldings.
| Austin, TX | $54,970 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,740 |
| San Antonio, TX | $43,230 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $26.20 ($54,500 a year).
Do weldings make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $54,500 against $47,920 nationally, 14% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $51,310, so Houston pays 6% more.
Where does Houston rank for welding pay?
23 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,580 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.