Welder (National)
Average salary $49,788 · from 11 active job market data points · Updated Apr 10, 2026
Purchasing Power
78
22% less purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
-20%
20% fewer open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+100%
100% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
1.2/10
1.2/10 scarcity leverage — low talent-to-demand ratio
Skills That Drive Each Salary Tier — Welder
Career intelligence for Welder (National). Data sourced from live job postings,
Bureau of Labor Statistics regional data, and Jobs Jobs Jobs market analysis.
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