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How much does a welding make in Salt Lake City?

$44,370a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $21.33 an hour or $3,698 a month.

Hourly
$21.33
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
103 of 128
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,310Median: $44,370Highest 10%: $53,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,310$16.98
25th$35,900$17.26
Median$44,370$21.33
75th$47,980$23.07
90th$53,450$25.70

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Related jobs in Salt Lake City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$126,200
Petroleum Pump System Operator$109,400
Gas Plant Operator$102,400
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$75,480
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,330
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,510
Plant and System Operator$62,470
Machinist$61,640
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$60,510
Welder$60,190
Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Salt Lake City?

The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $21.33 ($44,370 a year).

Do weldings make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?

No: $44,370 against $47,920 nationally, 7% less.

How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $40,600, so Salt Lake City pays 9% more.

Where does Salt Lake City rank for welding pay?

103 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Salt Lake City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,450 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.