Welder Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median welder in the Los Angeles area earns $56,160 a year ($27.00 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($53,750) and 3% below the California median ($58,060). Half of the 7,850 welders there earn between $47,910 and $64,800.
Median $56,160
10th: $44,53090th: $79,870
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,530 | $44,520 | $39,240 |
| 25th percentile | $47,910 | $48,480 | $46,790 |
| Median | $56,160 | $58,060 | $53,750 |
| 75th percentile | $64,800 | $70,400 | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $79,870 | $81,940 | $77,530 |
| Average | $60,120 | $61,120 | $56,760 |
| Jobs | 7,850 | 26,060 | 416,210 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 25th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for welder pay. Highest: Hartford, CT ($75,040).
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- San Francisco, CA: $64,320
- San Jose, CA: $64,140
- San Diego, CA: $62,560
- Hartford, CT: $75,040
- Seattle, WA: $66,240
- Boston, MA: $63,770
- Virginia Beach, VA: $62,670
- 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.