Welder Salary in New York, NY
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The median welder in the New York area earns $61,680 a year ($29.65 an hour), 15% above the U.S. median ($53,750) and 4% above the New York State median ($59,140). Half of the 5,780 welders there earn between $52,790 and $75,930.
Median $61,680
10th: $44,89090th: $95,920
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,890 | $43,840 | $39,240 |
| 25th percentile | $52,790 | $49,050 | $46,790 |
| Median | $61,680 | $59,140 | $53,750 |
| 75th percentile | $75,930 | $71,960 | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $95,920 | $87,110 | $77,530 |
| Average | $67,430 | $62,810 | $56,760 |
| Jobs | 5,780 | 8,310 | 416,210 |
New York, NY ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for welder pay. Highest: Hartford, CT ($75,040).
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- Buffalo, NY: $55,420
- 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
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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.