How much does a Production Welder make in the United States? The average Production Welder salary in the United States is $55,969 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $49,777 and $63,923. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Production Welder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Production Welder Salary $44,140 US May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Production Welder Salary $49,777 US May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Production Welder Salary $55,969 US May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Production Welder Salary $63,923 US May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Production Welder Salary $71,163 US May 28, 2024
25% $49,777 10% $44,140 90% $71,163 75% $63,923 $55,969 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Production Welder ?

A welder or lit operator is a tradesperson who specializes in fusing materials together. The term welder refers to the operator, the machine is referred to as the welding power supply. The materials to be joined can be metals (such as steel, aluminum, brass, stainless steel etc.) or varieties of plastic or polymer. Welders typically have to have good dexterity and attention to detail, as well as technical knowledge about the materials being joined and best practices in the field....

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  • We are looking for self-motivated and safety-conscious candidates who would like to join our production team. . New employees can earn 70K in total compens...
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  • $30.00-35.00/hour. 1st Shift. 90-Day Right-to-Hire. Duties. ● Read and interpret blueprints, models, and work instructions to set-up and weld tight-toleran...
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Production Welder in the United States. The base salary for Production Welder ranges from $49,777 to $63,923 with the average base salary of $55,969. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,440 to $65,177 with the average total cash compensation of $56,784.
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Skills associated with Production Welder: Welding

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