How much does a welding make in Rochester?
$50,530a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $24.29 an hour or $4,211 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.29
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,870Median: $50,530Highest 10%: $66,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,870 | $20.13 | |
| 25th | $47,960 | $23.06 | |
| Median | $50,530 | $24.29 | |
| 75th | $58,790 | $28.26 | |
| 90th | $66,490 | $31.97 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for weldings.
| Buffalo, NY | $61,700 |
| New York, NY | $57,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $24.29 ($50,530 a year).
Do weldings make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $50,530 against $47,920 nationally, 5% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $52,080, so Rochester pays 3% less.
Where does Rochester rank for welding pay?
42 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,490 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.