About 1,420 welder work in the Jacksonville area.
Bottom 10% earn under$38,990about $18.75 an hour
Bottom quarter under$46,290about $22.25 an hour
Middle (median)$50,640about $24.35 an hour
Top quarter over$61,140about $29.39 an hour
Top 10% over$72,840about $35.02 an hour
Yearly wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Jacksonville area, BLS OEWS, May 2025. Hourly figures divide by 2,080 hours. New workers usually start near or below the bottom-quarter line.
| Jacksonville area | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| People employed | 1,420 | 416,210 |
| Bottom 10%% | $38,990 | $39,240 |
| Bottom quarter | $46,290 | $46,790 |
| Median (middle) | $50,640 | $53,750 |
| Top quarter | $61,140 | $63,010 |
| Top 10%% | $72,840 | $77,530 |
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Straight answers
How much do welder make an hour in Jacksonville?
The median works out to about $24.35 an hour. The top 10 percent earn more than about $35.02 an hour.
How does welder pay in Jacksonville compare to the national average?
The median in the Jacksonville area is $50,640, which is about 6% below the national median of $53,750.
How many welder work in Jacksonville?
BLS counts about 1,420 welder in the Jacksonville area as of May 2025.
What does the bottom 10 percent of welder earn in Jacksonville?
The bottom 10 percent earn under $38,990 a year, which is about $18.75 an hour.