Welder Salary in Texas
Join, cut, and shape metal using heat and specialized equipment to build and repair structures, pipelines, vehicles, and machinery.
Texas Welder Wages at a Glance
Texas welders earn a statewide median of $53,340 per year ($25.64 per hour), up 17.9% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $38,380 at the 10th percentile to $80,240 at the 90th.
Texas employs approximately 52,000 welders statewide, up 6.3% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | $59,450 | $28.58/hr | 1,280 | up 16.5% |
| Beaumont | $59,190 | $28.46/hr | 1,980 | up 8.4% |
| Austin | $59,040 | $28.39/hr | 2,210 | up 36.0% |
| Houston | $57,940 | $27.86/hr | 15,850 | up 19.6% |
| Dallas | $51,630 | $24.82/hr | 10,620 | up 21.8% |
| San Antonio | $48,220 | $23.18/hr | 2,510 | up 15.5% |
| Lubbock | $46,760 | $22.48/hr | 500 | up 28.0% |
| El Paso | $45,000 | $21.63/hr | 650 | up 14.2% |
| McAllen | $39,710 | $19.09/hr | 350 | up 17.3% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.