verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Welder Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$47,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.06/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
6,150
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$55,178 #31 of 51

Welder pay in Arkansas, explained

Welders in Arkansas earn a median of $47,970 per year ($23.06 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $37,380, while the most experienced welders reach about $62,830. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $47,970 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $47,970 is worth about $55,178 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #31 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,380
$17.97/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,970
$23.06/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$62,830
$30.21/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $47,970 $55,178
Louisiana $62,250 $70,573 −$14,280
Texas $53,340 $54,957 −$5,370
Missouri $51,950 $57,203 −$3,980
Mississippi $51,100 $58,767 −$3,130
Oklahoma $49,720 $56,601 −$1,750
Tennessee $48,040 $52,291 −$70

Welder in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do welders make in Arkansas?

Welders in Arkansas earn a median of $47,970 per year ($23.06 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay welders well?

At $47,970, Arkansas pays 11% below the national median for welders. An estimated 6,150 work in the state.

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