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How much does a welding make in Memphis?

$48,840a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $23.48 an hour or $4,070 a month.

Hourly
$23.48
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
54 of 128
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,960Median: $48,840Highest 10%: $59,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,960$18.25
25th$38,520$18.52
Median$48,840$23.48
75th$51,200$24.62
90th$59,530$28.62

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Nashville, TN$51,290
Knoxville, TN$47,920
Chattanooga, TN$44,980
Jackson, TN$36,350
Welding salary in Tennessee Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$119,100
Petroleum Pump System Operator$96,730
Gas Plant Operator$66,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,720
Tool and Die Maker$60,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,270
Machinist$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator$57,370
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$55,270
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $23.48 ($48,840 a year).

Do weldings make more in Memphis than the national average?

Yes: $48,840 against $47,920 nationally, 2% more.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $47,180, so Memphis pays 4% more.

Where does Memphis rank for welding pay?

54 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,530 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.