Pay data / Welders / Salary / Arizona
Welder Salary
in Arizona
Welders in Arizona (AZ) earn a median of $48,500 a year, about $23 an hour. That runs roughly 1% below the national median for welders, with most earning between $33,700 and $72,200.
Bottom 10%
$33,700
AZ Median
$48,500
Top 10%
$72,200
Welder pay by experience in Arizona
- Entry / Fabricator$31,500$15/hr
Shop welding and learning processes.
- Certified Welder$48,500$23/hr
AWS-certified on common processes and positions.
- Specialty / Pipe Welder$70,300$34/hr
6G pipe, TIG, and travel work.
Welder pay in Arizona metros
- Phoenix$48,000$23/hr
- Tucson$50,700$24/hr
- Mesa$47,500$23/hr
Certification in Arizona
Welders are certified rather than licensed, typically to AWS or ASME standards for the processes and positions they run. Certifications, not a state license, gate the higher-paying work.
Frequently asked
- How much do welders make in Arizona?
- Welders in Arizona earn a median of $48,500 per year, about $23 per hour. That is roughly 1% below the national median. Most earn between $33,700 and $72,200.
- What is the highest-paying place for welders in Arizona?
- Among Arizona's major metros, Tucson tends to pay welders the most, near $50,700 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a welder in Arizona?
- Welders are certified rather than licensed, typically to AWS or ASME standards for the processes and positions they run. Certifications, not a state license, gate the higher-paying work. In Arizona, employers hire on certifications and demonstrated skill rather than a state license.
Welder pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Arizona by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.