Welder Salary in Rhode Island
Join, cut, and shape metal using heat and specialized equipment to build and repair structures, pipelines, vehicles, and machinery.
Rhode Island Welder Wages at a Glance
Rhode Island welders earn a statewide median of $50,580 per year ($24.32 per hour), down 0.8% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $35,560 at the 10th percentile to $81,000 at the 90th.
Rhode Island employs approximately 2,300 welders statewide, up 66.7% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $52,800 | $25.39/hr | 2,490 | up 3.7% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.