About 2,820 welder work in the St. Louis area.
Bottom 10% earn under$38,770about $18.64 an hour
Bottom quarter under$46,630about $22.42 an hour
Middle (median)$51,640about $24.83 an hour
Top quarter over$60,560about $29.12 an hour
Top 10% over$72,140about $34.68 an hour
Yearly wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the St. Louis area, BLS OEWS, May 2025. Hourly figures divide by 2,080 hours. New workers usually start near or below the bottom-quarter line.
| St. Louis area | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| People employed | 2,820 | 416,210 |
| Bottom 10%% | $38,770 | $39,240 |
| Bottom quarter | $46,630 | $46,790 |
| Median (middle) | $51,640 | $53,750 |
| Top quarter | $60,560 | $63,010 |
| Top 10%% | $72,140 | $77,530 |
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Straight answers
How much do welder make an hour in St. Louis?
The median works out to about $24.83 an hour. The top 10 percent earn more than about $34.68 an hour.
How does welder pay in St. Louis compare to the national average?
The median in the St. Louis area is $51,640, which is about 4% below the national median of $53,750.
How many welder work in St. Louis?
BLS counts about 2,820 welder in the St. Louis area as of May 2025.
What does the bottom 10 percent of welder earn in St. Louis?
The bottom 10 percent earn under $38,770 a year, which is about $18.64 an hour.