Welder Salary in Sacramento, CA
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The median welder in the Sacramento area earns $57,290 a year ($27.54 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($53,750) and 1% below the California median ($58,060). Half of the 1,530 welders there earn between $49,210 and $63,980.
Median $57,290
10th: $47,22090th: $79,950
| Annual pay | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,220 | $44,520 | $39,240 |
| 25th percentile | $49,210 | $48,480 | $46,790 |
| Median | $57,290 | $58,060 | $53,750 |
| 75th percentile | $63,980 | $70,400 | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $79,950 | $81,940 | $77,530 |
| Average | $60,940 | $61,120 | $56,760 |
| Jobs | 1,530 | 26,060 | 416,210 |
Sacramento, CA ranks 22nd 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.