📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Welders Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$47,016
per year
Median
$44,422
per year
Hourly
$22.6
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$34,324
25th Percentile — Junior$41,510
50th Percentile — Median$44,422
75th Percentile — Senior$57,678
90th Percentile — Top Earners$62,980
💡 Top-earning Welderss in Texas make up to $62,980 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$41.0k
2021
$42.1k
2022
$43.3k
2023
$44.5k
2024
$45.7k
2025
$47.0k
2026
📈 Welders salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.8% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Welders Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $45,606 -3.0% High
San Antonio $42,314 -10.0% High
Dallas $46,546 -1.0% High
Austin $50,777 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $45,135 -4.0% High
El Paso $38,553 -18.0% High
Arlington $45,606 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $40,904 -13.0% High
Plano $47,956 +2.0% High
Laredo $37,613 -20.0% High
Lubbock $38,553 -18.0% High
Garland $44,665 -5.0% High
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Welders Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Welderss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $47,016 per year, Texas's Welders salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $34,324–$41,510, while experienced Welderss can command $57,678–$62,980.

Looking ahead, the Welders profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.8% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Welders salary in Texas is $47,016 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $49,490.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Welderss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Welders employment.
  • At $47,016/year, Texas Welders salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $49,490/year.