Welder
Welder Job Description
Pipe Fitters Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems.
Welder Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Welder is $38498 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $62892. The lowest salary reported was $25971. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Welder is $19.14 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $31.27. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $12.91. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Welder are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Welder. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $24,511 – $94,020
Florida – n/a
New York – $43,745 – $51,997
Ohio – n/a
Pennsylvania – n/a
Texas – $35,646 – $50,050
Washington – n/a
These are the highest paying cities for a Welder. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Los Angeles, California –
Austin, Texas –
San Diego, California –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Welder from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $38498 while in 2007 it was just $35702.37
There are different classes of welder levels. Welder I employees are considered entry level employees. They are responsible for repairing and maintaining materials, such as cars, construction items and manufacturing parts. Welder I employees need to be able to weld structures securely so they are able to hold up to common pressures. They will work under a supervisor until they gain experience, skills and earn the Welder II title. Their salary range is dependent on how much schooling and training they have received. It is also dependent on where they are located and what part of the welding industry they are in.
Welder II employee’s salary is dependent on their geological location and which welding industry they are working in. These employees can get the chance to move up to the Welder III position by taking higher education courses and improving their skills. Welder II employees are able to interpret blueprints and diagrams to determine which welding process they should use. This position also requires at least 2-5 years of experience in the field and reporting to a manager or supervisor.
Welder III employees usually have advanced education and have been a welder for a few years. Their salary increases as they gain higher education and move up into a management position. Welder III employees in an upper management position can earn over $100,000 per year. These employees need to have at least 4 years of experience in their field of work or one related to it. They need to be able to rely on judgment and experience to weld complicated welds. The Welder III position usually requires an individual to instruct others on what to do, but still report back to a manager.
There are many ways a person can join the welding industry in many ways. Many employers will hire welding apprentices right out of high school. These employees usually start off having a low salary but can steadily work their way up to a higher salary with experience. Technical schools are also very popular for welders just starting off. Many of the courses offered by a technical school are nine month courses that offer a welding certificate at the end of them all. The certificate allows someone to start off as an advanced Welder I position.
Job Outlook
Welders are needed in every aspect of our world; from building bridges to working on machinery, they do it all. The welding industry is booming and more welders are needed every day. Welders can move up the ranks and gain more money by taking higher education courses and improving their welding skills. Welder III employees have the potential of earning over $100,000 per year.
Gender Statistics |
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 3% of Welders were females while 97% were males. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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Past Jobs Welder, Cutter, Solderer, or Brazer |
Future Jobs Pipe Welder |
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