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How much does a welding make in Winston-Salem?

$64,120a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area. That is $30.83 an hour or $5,343 a month.

Hourly
$30.83
Vs. national median
+34%
Rank among cities
6 of 128
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $64,120Highest 10%: $64,310
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,550$17.57
25th$40,030$19.25
Median$64,120$30.83
75th$64,120$30.83
90th$64,310$30.92

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Virginia Beach, VA$49,160
Charlotte, NC$48,520
Raleigh, NC$46,450
Greensboro, NC$44,450
Durham, NC$40,560
Welding salary in North Carolina Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Winston-Salem

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,670
Tool and Die Maker$57,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,110
Machinist$50,350
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,790
Prepress Technician and Worker$49,760
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$48,590
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$48,580
Cutting$48,520
Salaries for every job in Winston-Salem, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Winston-Salem?

The median hourly pay in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area is $30.83 ($64,120 a year).

Do weldings make more in Winston-Salem than the national average?

Yes: $64,120 against $47,920 nationally, 34% more.

How does Winston-Salem compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $47,580, so Winston-Salem pays 35% more.

Where does Winston-Salem rank for welding pay?

6 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Winston-Salem?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,310 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.