How much does a welding make in Lancaster?
$46,330a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $22.27 an hour or $3,861 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.27
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,940Median: $46,330Highest 10%: $62,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| 25th | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| Median | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| 75th | $48,000 | $23.08 | |
| 90th | $62,140 | $29.88 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for weldings.
| Allentown, PA | $53,680 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,840 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,180 |
| York, PA | $46,090 |
| Erie, PA | $41,530 |
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Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in Lancaster?
The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $22.27 ($46,330 a year).
Do weldings make more in Lancaster than the national average?
No: $46,330 against $47,920 nationally, 3% less.
How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $47,530, so Lancaster pays 3% less.
Where does Lancaster rank for welding pay?
88 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,140 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.