Welder Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median welder in the Seattle area earns $66,240 a year ($31.85 an hour), 23% above the U.S. median ($53,750) and 5% above the Washington median ($63,020). Half of the 3,230 welders there earn between $58,200 and $75,210.
Median $66,240
10th: $50,27090th: $89,630
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,270 | $47,980 | $39,240 |
| 25th percentile | $58,200 | $54,740 | $46,790 |
| Median | $66,240 | $63,020 | $53,750 |
| 75th percentile | $75,210 | $73,650 | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $89,630 | $86,250 | $77,530 |
| Average | $68,440 | $66,340 | $56,760 |
| Jobs | 3,230 | 7,720 | 416,210 |
Seattle, WA ranks 2nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for welder pay. Highest: Hartford, CT ($75,040).
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- Hartford, CT: $75,040
- San Francisco, CA: $64,320
- San Jose, CA: $64,140
- Boston, MA: $63,770
- Virginia Beach, VA: $62,670
- San Diego, CA: $62,560
- Portland, OR: $62,050
- Baltimore, MD: $61,920
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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.