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How much does a welding make in San Antonio?

$43,230a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $20.78 an hour or $3,603 a month.

Hourly
$20.78
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
110 of 128
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,850Median: $43,230Highest 10%: $62,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,850$17.72
25th$36,860$17.72
Median$43,230$20.78
75th$62,520$30.06
90th$62,520$30.06

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Austin, TX$54,970
Houston, TX$54,500
Dallas, TX$51,740
Welding salary in Texas Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in San Antonio

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$111,000
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$100,300
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,500
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,520
Tool and Die Maker$66,240
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$60,230
Machinist$53,190
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,630
Plant and System Operator$51,210
Tailor$49,610
Salaries for every job in San Antonio, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in San Antonio?

The median hourly pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area is $20.78 ($43,230 a year).

Do weldings make more in San Antonio than the national average?

No: $43,230 against $47,920 nationally, 10% less.

How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $51,310, so San Antonio pays 16% less.

Where does San Antonio rank for welding pay?

110 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in San Antonio?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,520 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.