How much does a welding make in Philadelphia?
$49,840a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $23.96 an hour or $4,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.96
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,620Median: $49,840Highest 10%: $61,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| 25th | $39,390 | $18.94 | |
| Median | $49,840 | $23.96 | |
| 75th | $55,750 | $26.80 | |
| 90th | $61,360 | $29.50 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for weldings.
| Allentown, PA | $53,680 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,180 |
| Lancaster, PA | $46,330 |
| York, PA | $46,090 |
| Erie, PA | $41,530 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $23.96 ($49,840 a year).
Do weldings make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $49,840 against $47,920 nationally, 4% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $47,530, so Philadelphia pays 5% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for welding pay?
49 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,360 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.