Pay data / Welders / Salary / Pennsylvania
Welder Salary
in Pennsylvania
Welders in Pennsylvania (PA) earn a median of $50,400 a year, about $24 an hour. That runs roughly 3% above the national median for welders, with most earning between $35,000 and $75,200.
Bottom 10%
$35,000
PA Median
$50,400
Top 10%
$75,200
Welder pay by experience in Pennsylvania
- Entry / Fabricator$32,800$16/hr
Shop welding and learning processes.
- Certified Welder$50,400$24/hr
AWS-certified on common processes and positions.
- Specialty / Pipe Welder$73,100$35/hr
6G pipe, TIG, and travel work.
Welder pay in Pennsylvania metros
- Philadelphia$48,500$23/hr
- Pittsburgh$52,600$25/hr
- Allentown$51,700$25/hr
Certification in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania?
- Welders in Pennsylvania earn a median of $50,400 per year, about $24 per hour. That is roughly 3% above the national median. Most earn between $35,000 and $75,200.
- What is the highest-paying place for welders in Pennsylvania?
- Among Pennsylvania's major metros, Pittsburgh tends to pay welders the most, near $52,600 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a welder in Pennsylvania?
- 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.