How much does a welding make in San Jose?
$52,800a year
Median yearly pay for weldings in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $25.38 an hour or $4,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.38
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 128
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,180Median: $52,800Highest 10%: $72,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,180 | $23.16 | |
| 25th | $48,980 | $23.55 | |
| Median | $52,800 | $25.38 | |
| 75th | $59,470 | $28.59 | |
| 90th | $72,590 | $34.90 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for weldings.
| San Francisco, CA | $54,390 |
| Sacramento, CA | $51,110 |
| 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 San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welding make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $25.38 ($52,800 a year).
Do weldings make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $52,800 against $47,920 nationally, 10% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $48,940, so San Jose pays 8% more.
Where does San Jose rank for welding pay?
29 of 128 metro areas with data.
How much does a welding make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,590 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.