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

Welder Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$60,310/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.00/hr
▲ 12% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
2,850
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,461 #23 of 51

Welder pay in Maryland, explained

Welders in Maryland earn a median of $60,310 per year ($29.00 per hour), which is 12% above the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $40,590, while the most experienced welders reach about $95,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $60,310 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $60,310 is worth about $57,461 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #23 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,590
$19.51/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,310
$29.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$95,280
$45.81/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $60,310 $57,461
District of Columbia $60,180 $54,758 +$130
Virginia $59,180 $58,534 +$1,130
Delaware $57,270 $57,380 +$3,040
Pennsylvania $52,900 $54,216 +$7,410
West Virginia $48,810 $54,538 +$11,500

Welder in Maryland: FAQ

How much do welders make in Maryland?

Welders in Maryland earn a median of $60,310 per year ($29.00 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Maryland pay welders well?

At $60,310, Maryland pays 12% above the national median for welders. An estimated 2,850 work in the state.

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