Pay data / Welders / Salary / Georgia
Welder Salary
in Georgia
Welders in Georgia (GA) earn a median of $47,000 a year, about $23 an hour. That runs roughly 4% below the national median for welders, with most earning between $32,600 and $70,100.
Bottom 10%
$32,600
GA Median
$47,000
Top 10%
$70,100
Welder pay by experience in Georgia
- Entry / Fabricator$30,600$15/hr
Shop welding and learning processes.
- Certified Welder$47,000$23/hr
AWS-certified on common processes and positions.
- Specialty / Pipe Welder$68,200$33/hr
6G pipe, TIG, and travel work.
Welder pay in Georgia metros
- Atlanta$46,300$22/hr
- Augusta$48,700$23/hr
- Savannah$45,800$22/hr
Certification in Georgia
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 Georgia?
- Welders in Georgia earn a median of $47,000 per year, about $23 per hour. That is roughly 4% below the national median. Most earn between $32,600 and $70,100.
- What is the highest-paying place for welders in Georgia?
- Among Georgia's major metros, Augusta tends to pay welders the most, near $48,700 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a welder in Georgia?
- 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 Georgia, 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 Georgia by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.