How much does a welding make in Tulsa?

$48,000a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $23.08 an hour or $4,000 a month.

Hourly: $23.08
Vs. national median: +0%
Rank among cities: 63 of 128
Jobs in the area: 250

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $38,020Median: $48,000Highest 10%: $56,670

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$38,020	$18.28
25th	$40,020	$19.24
Median	$48,000	$23.08
75th	$48,780	$23.45
90th	$56,670	$27.25

Other cities in Oklahoma

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Oklahoma City, OK

$39,840

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Related jobs in Tulsa

Same field, median yearly pay.

Petroleum Pump System Operator	$107,200
Power Plant Operator	$101,500
Gas Plant Operator	$78,550
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$71,260
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$69,700
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$68,560
Tool and Die Maker	$66,700
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter	$58,210
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$57,880
Inspector	$56,210

Salaries for every job in Tulsa, OK

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Tulsa?

The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $23.08 ($48,000 a year).

Do weldings make more in Tulsa than the national average?

Yes: $48,000 against $47,920 nationally, 0% more.

How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?

The median in Oklahoma is $40,400, so Tulsa pays 19% more.

Where does Tulsa rank for welding pay?

63 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Tulsa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,670 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.