How much does a welding make in Washington?

$49,820a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $23.95 an hour or $4,152 a month.

Hourly: $23.95
Vs. national median: +4%
Rank among cities: 50 of 128
Jobs in the area: 220

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,080Median: $49,820Highest 10%: $70,250

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,080	$17.35
25th	$43,170	$20.75
Median	$49,820	$23.95
75th	$63,120	$30.35
90th	$70,250	$33.77

Other cities in District of Columbia

Median yearly pay for weldings.

No other city in the state with data.

Welding salary in all states

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Salaries for every job in Washington, DC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Washington?

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $23.95 ($49,820 a year).

Do weldings make more in Washington than the national average?

Yes: $49,820 against $47,920 nationally, 4% more.

Where does Washington rank for welding pay?

50 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Washington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,250 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.