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How much does a welding make in Jackson?

$36,350a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,029 a month.

Hourly
$17.48
Vs. national median
-24%
Rank among cities
126 of 128
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,120Median: $36,350Highest 10%: $51,330
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,120$14.00
25th$34,320$16.50
Median$36,350$17.48
75th$45,450$21.85
90th$51,330$24.68

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Nashville, TN$51,290
Memphis, TN$48,840
Knoxville, TN$47,920
Chattanooga, TN$44,980
Welding salary in Tennessee Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,550
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,490
Tool and Die Maker$57,240
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,450
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,070
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,610
Machinist$48,340
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$48,250
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$47,890
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$47,840
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Jackson?

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $17.48 ($36,350 a year).

Do weldings make more in Jackson than the national average?

No: $36,350 against $47,920 nationally, 24% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $47,180, so Jackson pays 23% less.

Where does Jackson rank for welding pay?

126 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Jackson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,330 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.