Welder Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median welder in the Birmingham area earns $49,930 a year ($24.00 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($53,750) and 3% above the Alabama median ($48,490). Half of the 2,160 welders there earn between $44,350 and $62,080.
Median $49,930
10th: $38,01090th: $71,640
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,010 | $36,710 | $39,240 |
| 25th percentile | $44,350 | $40,080 | $46,790 |
| Median | $49,930 | $48,490 | $53,750 |
| 75th percentile | $62,080 | $60,120 | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $71,640 | $66,820 | $77,530 |
| Average | $53,540 | $51,120 | $56,760 |
| Jobs | 2,160 | 12,450 | 416,210 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 42nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for welder pay. Highest: Hartford, CT ($75,040).
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- Hartford, CT: $75,040
- Seattle, WA: $66,240
- San Francisco, CA: $64,320
- San Jose, CA: $64,140
- Boston, MA: $63,770
- Virginia Beach, VA: $62,670
- San Diego, CA: $62,560
- Portland, OR: $62,050
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.