Pay data / Welders / Salary / Mississippi
Welder Salary
in Mississippi
Welders in Mississippi (MS) earn a median of $41,100 a year, about $20 an hour. That runs roughly 16% below the national median for welders, with most earning between $28,600 and $61,300.
Bottom 10%
$28,600
MS Median
$41,100
Top 10%
$61,300
Welder pay by experience in Mississippi
- Entry / Fabricator$26,700$13/hr
Shop welding and learning processes.
- Certified Welder$41,100$20/hr
AWS-certified on common processes and positions.
- Specialty / Pipe Welder$59,600$29/hr
6G pipe, TIG, and travel work.
Welder pay in Mississippi metros
- Jackson$42,500$20/hr
- Gulfport$41,400$20/hr
- Southaven$41,500$20/hr
Certification in Mississippi
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 Mississippi?
- Welders in Mississippi earn a median of $41,100 per year, about $20 per hour. That is roughly 16% below the national median. Most earn between $28,600 and $61,300.
- What is the highest-paying place for welders in Mississippi?
- Among Mississippi's major metros, Jackson tends to pay welders the most, near $42,500 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a welder in Mississippi?
- 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 Mississippi, 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 Mississippi by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.