Pay data / Welders / Salary / Washington
Welder Salary
in Washington
Welders in Washington (WA) earn a median of $57,700 a year, about $28 an hour. That runs roughly 18% above the national median for welders, with most earning between $40,100 and $86,100.
Bottom 10%
$40,100
WA Median
$57,700
Top 10%
$86,100
Welder pay by experience in Washington
- Entry / Fabricator$37,500$18/hr
Shop welding and learning processes.
- Certified Welder$57,700$28/hr
AWS-certified on common processes and positions.
- Specialty / Pipe Welder$83,700$40/hr
6G pipe, TIG, and travel work.
Welder pay in Washington metros
- Seattle$54,800$26/hr
- Spokane$61,700$30/hr
- Tacoma$61,600$30/hr
Certification in Washington
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 Washington?
- Welders in Washington earn a median of $57,700 per year, about $28 per hour. That is roughly 18% above the national median. Most earn between $40,100 and $86,100.
- What is the highest-paying place for welders in Washington?
- Among Washington's major metros, Spokane tends to pay welders the most, near $61,700 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a welder in Washington?
- 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 Washington, 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 Washington by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.