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How much does a welding make in Kansas City?

$56,320a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $27.08 an hour or $4,693 a month.

Hourly
$27.08
Vs. national median
+18%
Rank among cities
18 of 128
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,140Median: $56,320Highest 10%: $68,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,140$20.74
25th$46,710$22.46
Median$56,320$27.08
75th$65,720$31.60
90th$68,040$32.71

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for weldings.

St. Louis, MO$60,600
Springfield, MO$58,320
Welding salary in Missouri Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$110,400
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$105,500
Petroleum Pump System Operator$98,770
Tool and Die Maker$85,740
Gas Plant Operator$81,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,180
Inspector$63,000
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,540
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$58,260
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Kansas City?

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $27.08 ($56,320 a year).

Do weldings make more in Kansas City than the national average?

Yes: $56,320 against $47,920 nationally, 18% more.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $56,210, so Kansas City pays 0% more.

Where does Kansas City rank for welding pay?

18 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Kansas City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,040 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.