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How much does a welding make in Waterbury?

$50,370a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area. That is $24.22 an hour or $4,198 a month.

Hourly
$24.22
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
44 of 128
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,200Median: $50,370Highest 10%: $71,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,200$22.69
25th$49,570$23.83
Median$50,370$24.22
75th$62,960$30.27
90th$71,020$34.14

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Hartford, CT$49,780
New Haven, CT$48,320
Bridgeport, CT$47,450
Welding salary in Connecticut Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Waterbury

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$83,730
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,600
Tool and Die Maker$76,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$75,400
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$61,910
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$59,440
Machinist$58,540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,290
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,460
Welder$52,710
Salaries for every job in Waterbury, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Waterbury?

The median hourly pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area is $24.22 ($50,370 a year).

Do weldings make more in Waterbury than the national average?

Yes: $50,370 against $47,920 nationally, 5% more.

How does Waterbury compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $47,900, so Waterbury pays 5% more.

Where does Waterbury rank for welding pay?

44 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Waterbury?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,020 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.