Welder Salary in Florida
Join, cut, and shape metal using heat and specialized equipment to build and repair structures, pipelines, vehicles, and machinery.
Florida Welder Wages at a Glance
Florida welders earn a statewide median of $50,640 per year ($24.35 per hour), up 25.5% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $39,200 at the 10th percentile to $70,390 at the 90th.
Florida employs approximately 16,420 welders statewide, up 21.5% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | $56,440 | $27.14/hr | 180 | up 47.1% |
| Miami | $54,590 | $26.25/hr | 3,510 | up 35.8% |
| Cape Coral | $52,410 | $25.20/hr | 580 | |
| Port St. Lucie | $52,270 | $25.13/hr | 290 | up 19.0% |
| North Port | $51,820 | $24.92/hr | 910 | up 20.7% |
| Jacksonville | $50,640 | $24.35/hr | 1,420 | up 22.7% |
| Orlando | $50,200 | $24.13/hr | 2,020 | up 20.6% |
| Tampa | $49,930 | $24.00/hr | 2,520 | up 25.3% |
| Palm Bay | $49,930 | $24.00/hr | 600 | up 33.9% |
| Pensacola | $49,370 | $23.73/hr | 250 | up 20.5% |
| Lakeland | $48,520 | $23.33/hr | 820 | up 7.0% |
| Deltona | $48,170 | $23.16/hr | 380 | up 30.2% |
| Tallahassee | $47,130 | $22.66/hr | 220 | up 25.6% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.