Welder Salary in Washington, DC
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The median welder in the Washington area earns $60,670 a year ($29.17 an hour), 13% above the U.S. median ($53,750). Half of the 2,000 welders there earn between $50,120 and $77,560.
Median $60,670
10th: $45,15090th: $114,440
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,150 | $39,240 |
| 25th percentile | $50,120 | $46,790 |
| Median | $60,670 | $53,750 |
| 75th percentile | $77,560 | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $114,440 | $77,530 |
| Average | $67,950 | $56,760 |
| Jobs | 2,000 | 416,210 |
Washington, DC ranks 12th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for welder pay. Highest: Hartford, CT ($75,040).
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- 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
- 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.