Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $63,020 | $53,934 | +17% |
| Median hourly wage | $30.30 | $25.93 | +17% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $58,897.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Welder in Washington is $63,020, or about $30.30 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Welders is $53,934. Washington is +17% above the national median.
Entry-level welders in Washington typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 7,720 welder jobs on record and a median salary of $63,020, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, welders rank 458 of the 757 occupations reported in Washington — higher than 39% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Power Distributors and Dispatchers at $144,710, Power Plant Operators at $131,620, Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers at $110,470 — all figures are median annual wages for Washington.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Washington has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 115.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, welders rank 458 of the 757 occupations reported in Washington — higher than 39% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Washington | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $144,710 | $380 |
| Power Plant Operators | $131,620 | $430 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $110,470 | $4,280 |
| Tool and Die Makers | $109,390 | $1,510 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | $107,920 | $2,270 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $103,620 | $930 |
Washington has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 115.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 757 occupations in Washington.