How much does a welding make in Sacramento?
$51,110a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $24.57 an hour or $4,259 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.57
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,800Median: $51,110Highest 10%: $69,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,800 | $21.54 | |
| 25th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $51,110 | $24.57 | |
| 75th | $59,150 | $28.44 | |
| 90th | $69,800 | $33.56 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for weldings.
| San Francisco, CA | $54,390 |
| San Jose, CA | $52,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,390 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,440 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,030 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $24.57 ($51,110 a year).
Do weldings make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $51,110 against $47,920 nationally, 7% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $48,940, so Sacramento pays 4% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for welding pay?
36 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,800 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.