How much does a welding make in Springfield?

$58,320a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $28.04 an hour or $4,860 a month.

Hourly: $28.04
Vs. national median: +22%
Rank among cities: 13 of 128
Jobs in the area: 50

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $42,400Median: $58,320Highest 10%: $59,760

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$42,400	$20.38
25th	$46,960	$22.58
Median	$58,320	$28.04
75th	$58,330	$28.04
90th	$59,760	$28.73

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for weldings.

St. Louis, MO	$60,600
Kansas City, MO	$56,320

Welding salary in Missouri Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Springfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$64,990
Tool and Die Maker	$58,540
Welder	$54,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$51,540
Machinist	$51,100
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter	$49,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$49,270
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$49,250
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender	$49,250
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$48,830

Salaries for every job in Springfield, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Springfield?

The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $28.04 ($58,320 a year).

Do weldings make more in Springfield than the national average?

Yes: $58,320 against $47,920 nationally, 22% more.

How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $56,210, so Springfield pays 4% more.

Where does Springfield rank for welding pay?

13 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Springfield?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,760 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.