- Open jobs
- 25
- Agencies hiring
- 6
- Median pay in listings
- $21.00/hour
- Pay range
- $14.00 – $28.00/hour
- Median wage in the US (BLS)
- $25.84/hour
Machine Fabricator
Swing - Welder
Day - Welder
FABRICATOR
Welder - 1st Shift
Mig Welder
3RD SHIFT RF WELDER
Welder
Welder
Welder/Fabricator
Mig Welder
Welder
1st Shift Mig Welder
Welder
1st shift-Robotic Welding
2nd shift-7p-4:30a-Robotic Welding
Swing - TIG Welder
Welder (MIG / TIG)
FABRICATOR
Fabrication Welder MIG
1ST SHIFT WELDER/COBOT PROGRAMMER
MIG Welder - 1st shift
Metal Fabricator
Weld Fitter/Fabricator
Brazer / Piper
Welder pay in the USA
The median wage for Welder jobs in the US is $25.84 per hour ($53,747 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $21.00/hour, from $14.00 to $28.00. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.
Agencies hiring for Welder jobs
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Express Employment Professionals | 7 | $23.00/hr |
| Champion Personnel | 6 | $19.00/hr |
| NEXTAFF | 4 | $17.00/hr |
| Your Employment Solutions | 4 | $22.00/hr |
| Employment Solutions of New York (ESNY) | 3 | $20.00/hr |
| Integrity Staffing Solutions | 1 | $21.00/hr |
Welder jobs by state
FAQ
How much does a Welder make in the USA?
The median wage for Welder jobs in the US is $25.84 per hour (about $53,747 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Welder jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $21.00 per hour.
How many Welder jobs are open in the USA?
25 Welder jobs from 6 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.