How much does a welding make in Nashville?
$51,290a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $24.66 an hour or $4,274 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.66
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,470Median: $51,290Highest 10%: $52,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,470 | $18.01 | |
| 25th | $39,780 | $19.13 | |
| Median | $51,290 | $24.66 | |
| 75th | $52,050 | $25.02 | |
| 90th | $52,050 | $25.02 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for weldings.
| Memphis, TN | $48,840 |
| Knoxville, TN | $47,920 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $44,980 |
| Jackson, TN | $36,350 |
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Salaries for every job in Nashville, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $24.66 ($51,290 a year).
Do weldings make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $51,290 against $47,920 nationally, 7% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $47,180, so Nashville pays 9% more.
Where does Nashville rank for welding pay?
34 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,050 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.