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

Welder Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$60,180/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.93/hr
▲ 12% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
280
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,758 #35 of 51

Welder pay in District of Columbia, explained

Welders in District of Columbia earn a median of $60,180 per year ($28.93 per hour), which is 12% above the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $48,400, while the most experienced welders reach about $75,580. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $60,180 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $60,180 is worth about $54,758 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #35 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,400
$23.27/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,180
$28.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$75,580
$36.34/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $60,180 $54,758
Maryland $60,310 $57,461 −$130
Virginia $59,180 $58,534 +$1,000

Welder in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do welders make in District of Columbia?

Welders in District of Columbia earn a median of $60,180 per year ($28.93 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay welders well?

At $60,180, District of Columbia pays 12% above the national median for welders. An estimated 280 work in the state.

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