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How much does a welding make in Tampa?

$39,980a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $19.22 an hour or $3,332 a month.

Hourly
$19.22
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
119 of 128
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,240Median: $39,980Highest 10%: $46,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,240$18.87
25th$39,980$19.22
Median$39,980$19.22
75th$39,980$19.22
90th$46,090$22.16

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Jacksonville, FL$45,990
Orlando, FL$45,540
Miami, FL$45,090
Welding salary in Florida Welding salary in all states

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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$58,910
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,590
Machinist$57,160
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Salaries for every job in Tampa, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Tampa?

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $19.22 ($39,980 a year).

Do weldings make more in Tampa than the national average?

No: $39,980 against $47,920 nationally, 17% less.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $41,420, so Tampa pays 3% less.

Where does Tampa rank for welding pay?

119 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Tampa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,090 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.