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How much does a welding make in Raleigh?

$46,450a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $22.33 an hour or $3,871 a month.

Hourly
$22.33
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
84 of 128
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,450Median: $46,450Highest 10%: $61,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,450$17.52
25th$39,740$19.11
Median$46,450$22.33
75th$49,270$23.69
90th$61,900$29.76

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Winston-Salem, NC$64,120
Virginia Beach, VA$49,160
Charlotte, NC$48,520
Greensboro, NC$44,450
Durham, NC$40,560
Welding salary in North Carolina Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,640
Machinist$61,430
Plant and System Operator$61,110
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$61,000
Tool and Die Maker$60,590
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,440
Welder$56,940
Medical Appliance Technician$56,490
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Raleigh?

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $22.33 ($46,450 a year).

Do weldings make more in Raleigh than the national average?

No: $46,450 against $47,920 nationally, 3% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $47,580, so Raleigh pays 2% less.

Where does Raleigh rank for welding pay?

84 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Raleigh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,900 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.