Welder Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median welder in the Raleigh area earns $56,940 a year ($27.38 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($53,750) and 13% above the North Carolina median ($50,590). Half of the 1,090 welders there earn between $47,190 and $60,980.
Median $56,940
10th: $40,46090th: $71,800
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,460 | $38,540 | $39,240 |
| 25th percentile | $47,190 | $45,400 | $46,790 |
| Median | $56,940 | $50,590 | $53,750 |
| 75th percentile | $60,980 | $60,870 | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $71,800 | $71,240 | $77,530 |
| Average | $55,690 | $53,720 | $56,760 |
| Jobs | 1,090 | 11,750 | 416,210 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 23rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for welder pay. Highest: Hartford, CT ($75,040).
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- Charlotte, NC: $56,070
- 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.