Pay data / Welders / Salary / Arkansas
Welder Salary
in Arkansas
Welders in Arkansas (AR) earn a median of $41,600 a year, about $20 an hour. That runs roughly 15% below the national median for welders, with most earning between $28,900 and $62,000.
Bottom 10%
$28,900
AR Median
$41,600
Top 10%
$62,000
Welder pay by experience in Arkansas
- Entry / Fabricator$27,000$13/hr
Shop welding and learning processes.
- Certified Welder$41,600$20/hr
AWS-certified on common processes and positions.
- Specialty / Pipe Welder$60,300$29/hr
6G pipe, TIG, and travel work.
Welder pay in Arkansas metros
- Little Rock$41,100$20/hr
- Fayetteville$41,000$20/hr
- Fort Smith$40,400$19/hr
Certification in Arkansas
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 Arkansas?
- Welders in Arkansas earn a median of $41,600 per year, about $20 per hour. That is roughly 15% below the national median. Most earn between $28,900 and $62,000.
- What is the highest-paying place for welders in Arkansas?
- Among Arkansas's major metros, Little Rock tends to pay welders the most, near $41,100 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a welder in Arkansas?
- 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 Arkansas, 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 Arkansas by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.