Pay data / Welders / Salary / New Jersey
Welder Salary
in New Jersey
Welders in New Jersey (NJ) earn a median of $56,800 a year, about $27 an hour. That runs roughly 16% above the national median for welders, with most earning between $39,400 and $84,600.
Bottom 10%
$39,400
NJ Median
$56,800
Top 10%
$84,600
Welder pay by experience in New Jersey
- Entry / Fabricator$36,900$18/hr
Shop welding and learning processes.
- Certified Welder$56,800$27/hr
AWS-certified on common processes and positions.
- Specialty / Pipe Welder$82,400$40/hr
6G pipe, TIG, and travel work.
Welder pay in New Jersey metros
- Newark$60,000$29/hr
- Jersey City$54,600$26/hr
- Paterson$55,400$27/hr
Certification in New Jersey
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 New Jersey?
- Welders in New Jersey earn a median of $56,800 per year, about $27 per hour. That is roughly 16% above the national median. Most earn between $39,400 and $84,600.
- What is the highest-paying place for welders in New Jersey?
- Among New Jersey's major metros, Newark tends to pay welders the most, near $60,000 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a welder in New Jersey?
- 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.