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How much does a welding make in Pittsburgh?

$47,180a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $22.68 an hour or $3,932 a month.

Hourly
$22.68
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
76 of 128
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,340Median: $47,180Highest 10%: $63,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,340$18.91
25th$40,580$19.51
Median$47,180$22.68
75th$53,580$25.76
90th$63,840$30.69

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Allentown, PA$53,680
Philadelphia, PA$49,840
Lancaster, PA$46,330
York, PA$46,090
Erie, PA$41,530
Welding salary in Pennsylvania Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Power Plant Operator$93,870
Gas Plant Operator$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,690
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,090
Petroleum Pump System Operator$72,190
Rolling Machine Setter$69,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,500
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,480
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Pittsburgh?

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $22.68 ($47,180 a year).

Do weldings make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?

No: $47,180 against $47,920 nationally, 2% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,530, so Pittsburgh pays 1% less.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for welding pay?

76 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Pittsburgh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,840 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.