Welder Salary in Texas
Statewide median pay from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and what it costs to get into the trade here.
Median annual
$53,410
statewide
Median hourly
$25.68
per hour
Jobs in state
52,820
people employed
Cost to enter
—
licence + training
Pay in other states
| State | Median annual | Licence cost | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $59,170 | — | — |
| Florida | $49,250 | — | — |
| Texas | $53,410 | — | — |
How to read these numbers
- Median, not average. A handful of very high earners drag the average up; the median is the middle person.
- Statewide. Metro pay in this trade often runs 10–25% above the state figure, and rural areas below it.
- Before overtime. BLS base pay excludes overtime and shift differentials, which matter a lot in this trade.
Sources
- BLS OEWS state table (archive snapshot)Median annual wage for Welder in Texas, May 2024
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/“Regulated Industries Menu Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors Elimination of Architectural Barriers Athletic Trainers Auctioneers Barbering and Cosmetology Behavior Analysts Boiler Safety Charitable Bingo Code Enforcement Officers Combative Sports Court-Ordered Education Programs Dietitians Driver Education and Safety Dyslexia Therapy Electricians Electric Vehicle Ch”