Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Delaware | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $57,270 | $53,934 | +6% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.53 | $25.93 | +6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $57,385.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Welder in Delaware is $57,270, or about $27.53 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Welders is $53,934. Delaware is +6% above the national median.
Entry-level welders in Delaware typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 600 welder jobs on record and a median salary of $57,270, Delaware offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, welders rank 288 of the 517 occupations reported in Delaware — higher than 44% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Power Plant Operators at $103,010, First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers at $79,100, Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators at $77,630 — all figures are median annual wages for Delaware.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Delaware levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 103.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, welders rank 288 of the 517 occupations reported in Delaware — higher than 44% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Delaware | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Power Plant Operators | $103,010 | $80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $79,100 | $1,450 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $77,630 | $40 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | $64,940 | $340 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $63,200 | $1,160 |
| Machinists | $62,650 | $310 |
Delaware levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 103.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 517 occupations in Delaware.