Welder Salary in New York
Join, cut, and shape metal using heat and specialized equipment to build and repair structures, pipelines, vehicles, and machinery.
New York Welder Wages at a Glance
New York welders earn a statewide median of $59,140 per year ($28.43 per hour), up 33.3% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $43,840 at the 10th percentile to $87,110 at the 90th.
New York employs approximately 8,310 welders statewide, down 12.2% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $61,680 | $29.66/hr | 5,780 | up 27.8% |
| Albany | $59,390 | $28.55/hr | 550 | up 25.1% |
| Poughkeepsie | $58,460 | $28.10/hr | 200 | |
| Rochester | $57,130 | $27.47/hr | 650 | up 31.2% |
| Syracuse | $55,660 | $26.76/hr | 430 | up 22.0% |
| Buffalo | $55,420 | $26.65/hr | 970 | up 22.9% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.