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How much does a welding make in Worcester?

$50,760a year

Median yearly pay for weldings in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $24.40 an hour or $4,230 a month.

Hourly
$24.40
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
40 of 128
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,230Median: $50,760Highest 10%: $62,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,230$16.94
25th$43,580$20.95
Median$50,760$24.40
75th$58,400$28.08
90th$62,210$29.91

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for weldings.

Springfield, MA$51,110
Boston, MA$50,230
Providence, RI$48,820
Welding salary in Massachusetts Welding salary in all states

Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,300
Power Plant Operator$101,400
Chemical Plant and System Operator$88,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$78,710
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,210
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,150
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,190
Machinist$64,480
Tool and Die Maker$61,770
Welder$60,320
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welding make an hour in Worcester?

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $24.40 ($50,760 a year).

Do weldings make more in Worcester than the national average?

Yes: $50,760 against $47,920 nationally, 6% more.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $50,480, so Worcester pays 1% more.

Where does Worcester rank for welding pay?

40 of 128 metro areas with data.

How much does a welding make starting out in Worcester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,210 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.