How much does a pipe welder make?

The average pipe welder salary in the United States is $46,364. Pipe welder salaries typically range between $33,000 and $63,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for pipe welders is $22.29 per hour. Pipe welder salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Pipe welders earn the highest average salary in Alaska.

Pipe welder salary

Q: What state pays Pipe Welders the most?

Alaska pays Pipe Welders the most in the United States, with an average salary of $65,308 per year, or $31.40 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a pipe welder?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a pipe welder if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Massachusetts you should be paid close to $63,808 per year.

Average pipe welder salary

$46,364

$22.29 hourly rate

Entry-level pipe welder salary

$33,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Pipe Welder Salaries

The average salary for a pipe welder in the United States is around $46,364 annually or $22 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on various factors, including state, industry, and level of experience. For example, welders with several years of experience typically command higher salaries than those just starting out.

In specific states, the earning potential can be much higher, particularly in regions with high demand for pipeline infrastructure. States like Texas and California often offer better compensation due to the concentration of industries requiring skilled welders.

To maximize earning potential, it's beneficial for welders to pursue certifications and specialize in specific welding techniques, which can lead to higher-paying job opportunities. Engaging with professional organizations and continuing education can also provide valuable networking and career advancement opportunities.

In conclusion, understanding the factors influencing pipe welder salaries can help professionals make informed decisions about their careers, ensuring they seek out the most lucrative opportunities available.

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Forum Energy Technologies$69,715

Kiewit$52,589

Pipe welder salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level pipe welder	$31,700	$15.23
Mid-level pipe welder	$44,300	$21.30
Senior-level pipe welder	$67,700	$32.55

Pipe welder salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a pipe welder typically falls between $46,364 and $72,515.

zippia

$46,364yearly

glassdoor[1]

$72,515yearly

indeed[2]

$57,935yearly

comparably[3]

$55,520yearly

ZipRecruiter[4]

$57,893yearly

SalaryExpert[5]

$52,354yearly

Average pipe welder salary by state

The average pipe welder salary in Alaska, Massachusetts, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average pipe welder salary states are Arizona, Idaho, and Montana.

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Highest paying states for pipe welders

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Alaska	$65,308	$31.40
2	North Dakota	$54,128	$26.02
3	Wisconsin	$53,294	$25.62
4	Rhode Island	$57,221	$27.51
5	Wyoming	$60,393	$29.04
6	Massachusetts	$63,808	$30.68
7	Delaware	$62,765	$30.18
8	Ohio	$52,733	$25.35
9	New Jersey	$63,181	$30.38
10	Maine	$52,070	$25.03
11	Pennsylvania	$54,008	$25.97
12	Washington	$54,870	$26.38
13	Maryland	$62,179	$29.89
14	Virginia	$54,696	$26.30
15	Connecticut	$57,566	$27.68
16	Minnesota	$50,975	$24.51
17	Illinois	$53,401	$25.67
18	Vermont	$55,632	$26.75
19	Michigan	$50,250	$24.16
20	Oregon	$51,314	$24.67
21	New York	$54,805	$26.35
22	Kansas	$49,123	$23.62
23	Alabama	$48,866	$23.49
24	California	$54,906	$26.40
25	New Hampshire	$53,073	$25.52
26	Utah	$50,500	$24.28
27	Mississippi	$46,661	$22.43
28	Louisiana	$48,017	$23.09
29	West Virginia	$50,590	$24.32
30	Indiana	$45,003	$21.64
31	Nevada	$50,632	$24.34
32	New Mexico	$50,579	$24.32
33	District of Columbia	$55,167	$26.52
34	South Dakota	$43,933	$21.12
35	Tennessee	$44,158	$21.23
36	North Carolina	$44,954	$21.61
37	Colorado	$49,926	$24.00
38	Iowa	$42,984	$20.67
39	Kentucky	$42,823	$20.59
40	South Carolina	$44,029	$21.17
41	Texas	$45,392	$21.82
42	Missouri	$44,388	$21.34
43	Oklahoma	$42,732	$20.54
44	Nebraska	$42,009	$20.20
45	Florida	$43,690	$21.00
46	Arizona	$42,564	$20.46
47	Idaho	$42,539	$20.45
48	Georgia	$42,044	$20.21
49	Arkansas	$40,939	$19.68
50	Montana	$42,162	$20.27
51	Hawaii	$44,450	$21.37

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Highest paying cities for pipe welders

The highest-paying cities for pipe welders are North Kingstown, RI, Hampton, VA, and North Chicago, IL.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	North Kingstown, RI	$57,373	$27.58
2	Hampton, VA	$54,878	$26.38
3	North Chicago, IL	$54,034	$25.98
4	Ontario, CA	$53,854	$25.89
5	Livonia, MI	$50,304	$24.18
6	Mobile, AL	$49,520	$23.81
7	Cincinnati, OH	$49,374	$23.74
8	Baton Rouge, LA	$48,046	$23.10
9	Raleigh, NC	$45,691	$21.97
10	Houston, TX	$45,545	$21.90
11	Clarksville, TN	$44,191	$21.25
12	Columbia, SC	$44,024	$21.17
13	Tampa, FL	$43,645	$20.98
14	Cedar Rapids, IA	$43,343	$20.84
15	Phoenix, AZ	$42,652	$20.51
16	Tulsa, OK	$42,495	$20.43
17	Bowling Green, KY	$42,374	$20.37
18	Carrollton, GA	$41,920	$20.15

Pipe welder salary details

A pipe welder's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $63,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average pipe welder salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a pipe welder's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$63,000	$5,250	$30
75th Percentile	$54,000	$4,500	$26
Average	$46,364	$3,864	$22
25th Percentile	$39,000	$3,250	$19
10th Percentile	$33,000	$2,750	$16

Highest paying pipe welder jobs

The highest paying types of pipe welders are pipefitter/welder, combo welder, and lead welder.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Fabricator	$34,922	$2,910	$16.79	7,772
Ship Fitter	$45,247	$3,771	$21.75	9,742
Welder Fitter	$39,676	$3,306	$19.07	8,022
Structural Welder	$42,868	$3,572	$20.61	9,651
Welder Helper	$29,684	$2,474	$14.27	21,605
Millwright/Welder	$37,213	$3,101	$17.89	9,694

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Which companies pay pipe welders the most?

Pipe welder salaries at Forum Energy Technologies and Apache are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pipe welder salary at companies like Clark Construction Group and Hardy are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Forum Energy Technologies	$69,715	$33.52
2	Apache	$65,629	$31.55
3	Clark Construction Group	$64,621	$31.07
4	Hardy	$60,974	$29.31
5	McCarthy Holdings, Inc.	$59,233	$28.48
6	Sundt Construction	$59,112	$28.42
7	PC Construction	$57,174	$27.49
8	Austin Industries	$56,615	$27.22
9	Matrix Service Company	$56,387	$27.11
10	Elite Construction	$56,237	$27.04
11	Turner Industries	$55,910	$26.88
12	Crowder	$55,856	$26.85
13	TIC Holdings Inc	$55,707	$26.78
14	Science and Technology	$55,664	$26.76
15	The Systems Group	$55,342	$26.61
16	SpaceX	$54,878	$26.38
17	General Dynamics	$54,582	$26.24
18	danos	$53,500	$25.72
19	RK	$53,370	$25.66
20	Kiewit	$52,589	$25.28

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Pipe Welder salary by industry

The average pipe welder salary varies across industries:

The average pipe welder salary in the construction industry is $56,027, the highest of any industry.
The average pipe welder salary in the finance industry is $47,586.
Pipe welders in the retail industry earn an average salary of $41,947, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for pipe welders

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Construction	$56,027	$26.94
2	Technology	$47,586	$22.88
3	Energy	$47,539	$22.86
4	Manufacturing	$45,011	$21.64
5	Retail	$41,947	$20.17

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Pipe welder salary trends

The average pipe welder salary has risen by $8,677 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pipe welder earned $37,687 annually, but today, they earn $46,364 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for pipe welders over the last decade.

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Average pipe welder salary over time

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Pipe welder salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$46,400	$22.29	+3.8%
2025	$44,600	$21.43	+2.6%
2024	$43,400	$20.87	+2.8%
2023	$42,200	$20.30	+2.1%
2022	$41,300	$19.87	+3.1%

Recently added pipe welder salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Tradesmen International	Field Pipe Welder	New Castle, PA	06/28/2025	$52,175
Loenbro	Pipe Welder	Moses Lake, WA	06/28/2025	$87,654
Tradesmen International, LLC	Stainless Steel Pipe Fitter/Welder	Thornton, CO	06/27/2025	$83,480
The Systems Group	Combo Pipe Welder-Decatur, AL-Plant Services	Decatur, AL	06/26/2025	$64,697
Integrity Staffing Services	1St. Class 6G Tig/Fcaw Pipe Welders	Houma, LA	06/25/2025	$52,175
Stand-By Personnel	Pipe Welder	Tulsa, OK	06/25/2025	$52,175
Austalusa	A Class Pipe Welder	Mobile, AL	06/25/2025	$69,622
Aerotek	Pipe Welder	Jonesville, MI	06/24/2025	$79,306
Aerotek	Pipe Welder	Hebron, KY	06/24/2025	$58,436
Aerotek	Pipe Fitters and Pipe Welders	Columbia, SC	06/24/2025	$73,045

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