How much does a welding make in Riverside?
$47,440a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $22.81 an hour or $3,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.81
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,280Median: $47,440Highest 10%: $60,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| 25th | $42,550 | $20.46 | |
| Median | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| 75th | $48,630 | $23.38 | |
| 90th | $60,440 | $29.06 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for weldings.
| San Francisco, CA | $54,390 |
| San Jose, CA | $52,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $51,110 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,390 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,030 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Riverside, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $22.81 ($47,440 a year).
Do weldings make more in Riverside than the national average?
No: $47,440 against $47,920 nationally, 1% less.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $48,940, so Riverside pays 3% less.
Where does Riverside rank for welding pay?
73 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,440 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.