Pay data / Welders / Salary / Minnesota
Welder Salary
in Minnesota
Welders in Minnesota (MN) earn a median of $52,900 a year, about $25 an hour. That runs roughly 8% above the national median for welders, with most earning between $36,700 and $78,800.
Bottom 10%
$36,700
MN Median
$52,900
Top 10%
$78,800
Welder pay by experience in Minnesota
- Entry / Fabricator$34,400$17/hr
Shop welding and learning processes.
- Certified Welder$52,900$25/hr
AWS-certified on common processes and positions.
- Specialty / Pipe Welder$76,700$37/hr
6G pipe, TIG, and travel work.
Welder pay in Minnesota metros
- Minneapolis$56,600$27/hr
- Saint Paul$51,500$25/hr
- Rochester$56,200$27/hr
Certification in Minnesota
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 Minnesota?
- Welders in Minnesota earn a median of $52,900 per year, about $25 per hour. That is roughly 8% above the national median. Most earn between $36,700 and $78,800.
- What is the highest-paying place for welders in Minnesota?
- Among Minnesota's major metros, Minneapolis tends to pay welders the most, near $56,600 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a welder in Minnesota?
- 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.