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

Welder Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$64,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.19/hr
▲ 21% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
1,790
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,619 #9 of 51

Welder pay in Connecticut, explained

Welders in Connecticut earn a median of $64,880 per year ($31.19 per hour), which is 21% above the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $43,590, while the most experienced welders reach about $87,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $64,880 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $64,880 is worth about $62,619 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #9 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,590
$20.96/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,880
$31.19/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$87,980
$42.30/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $64,880 $62,619
Massachusetts $62,570 $59,164 +$2,310
New York $59,140 $54,799 +$5,740
Rhode Island $50,580 $49,452 +$14,300

Welder in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do welders make in Connecticut?

Welders in Connecticut earn a median of $64,880 per year ($31.19 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay welders well?

At $64,880, Connecticut pays 21% above the national median for welders. An estimated 1,790 work in the state.

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