Welder Salary in Pennsylvania
Join, cut, and shape metal using heat and specialized equipment to build and repair structures, pipelines, vehicles, and machinery.
Pennsylvania Welder Wages at a Glance
Pennsylvania welders earn a statewide median of $52,900 per year ($25.43 per hour), up 18.3% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $40,510 at the 10th percentile to $74,870 at the 90th.
Pennsylvania employs approximately 17,850 welders statewide, up 0.8% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $58,380 | $28.07/hr | 4,630 | up 21.3% |
| York | $55,070 | $26.48/hr | 730 | up 15.9% |
| Reading | $54,840 | $26.36/hr | 870 | up 23.0% |
| Allentown | $54,790 | $26.34/hr | 860 | up 24.6% |
| Lancaster | $54,370 | $26.14/hr | 1,270 | up 23.4% |
| Pittsburgh | $53,610 | $25.78/hr | 3,600 | up 9.3% |
| Harrisburg | $52,330 | $25.16/hr | 420 | up 6.7% |
| Scranton | $49,090 | $23.60/hr | 560 | up 8.4% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.