How much do fabrication welders make?

The average hourly wage for welders was $22.80. Like in other professions, pay increases with experience. New journeyperson-level welders can make between $40,000 and $51,000 per year, while salaries for experienced welders range from $50,000 to $67,000. read more

On average, welders in the U.S. earned $36,630 as of May 2009, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Those working in architectural and structural metals manufacturing earn an average of $33,330 a year, while those working in agriculture, construction and mining machinery manufacturing earn an average of $35,610. read more

Men represent the vast majority of Welders in the United States. People in this role can earn an average of $17.52 per hour nationwide. Final cash compensation to Welders varies from around $27K to approximately $66K; choice pay grades include potential for bonuses and profit sharing as high as $5K and $8K, respectively. read more

Underwater welding also pays well, but it depends on where you’re working. Garber, from the Commercial Diving Academy, says commercial divers doing “inland” work on bridges and powerplants mostly make $40,000 to $50,000 a year, but some make $60,000 or even $70,000 if they get a lot of overtime. read more