Welder Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median welder in the Philadelphia area earns $58,380 a year ($28.07 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($53,750) and 10% above the Pennsylvania median ($52,900). Half of the 4,630 welders there earn between $49,700 and $68,890.
Median $58,380
10th: $44,43090th: $79,960
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,430 | $40,510 | $39,240 |
| 25th percentile | $49,700 | $47,240 | $46,790 |
| Median | $58,380 | $52,900 | $53,750 |
| 75th percentile | $68,890 | $61,920 | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $79,960 | $74,870 | $77,530 |
| Average | $60,650 | $56,300 | $56,760 |
| Jobs | 4,630 | 17,850 | 416,210 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for welder pay. Highest: Hartford, CT ($75,040).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $53,610
- 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.