Pay data / Welders / Salary / Massachusetts
Welder Salary
in Massachusetts
Welders in Massachusetts (MA) earn a median of $58,700 a year, about $28 an hour. That runs roughly 20% above the national median for welders, with most earning between $40,800 and $87,600.
Bottom 10%
$40,800
MA Median
$58,700
Top 10%
$87,600
Welder pay by experience in Massachusetts
- Entry / Fabricator$38,200$18/hr
Shop welding and learning processes.
- Certified Welder$58,700$28/hr
AWS-certified on common processes and positions.
- Specialty / Pipe Welder$85,100$41/hr
6G pipe, TIG, and travel work.
Welder pay in Massachusetts metros
- Boston$57,500$28/hr
- Worcester$55,900$27/hr
- Springfield$62,600$30/hr
Certification in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts?
- Welders in Massachusetts earn a median of $58,700 per year, about $28 per hour. That is roughly 20% above the national median. Most earn between $40,800 and $87,600.
- What is the highest-paying place for welders in Massachusetts?
- Among Massachusetts's major metros, Springfield tends to pay welders the most, near $62,600 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a welder in Massachusetts?
- 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 Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.