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Welder Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$58,380/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.07/hr
▲ 9% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
4,440
public U.S. Median
$53,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,051 #16 of 51

Welder pay in Utah, explained

Welders in Utah earn a median of $58,380 per year ($28.07 per hour), which is 9% above the national median of $53,750. Entry-level workers earn around $43,850, while the most experienced welders reach about $79,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $58,380 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $58,380 is worth about $59,051 in national buying power — ranking Utah #16 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Welder pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,850
$21.08/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,380
$28.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,520
$38.23/hr

Welder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $58,380 $59,051 —
Wyoming $63,820 $68,852 −$5,440
Nevada $61,520 $61,533 −$3,140
New Mexico $59,840 $64,894 −$1,460
Colorado $58,590 $56,855 −$210
Arizona $55,600 $55,226 +$2,780
Idaho $50,530 $52,914 +$7,850

Welder in Utah: FAQ

How much do welders make in Utah?

Welders in Utah earn a median of $58,380 per year ($28.07 per hour), compared with $53,750 nationally.

Does Utah pay welders well?

At $58,380, Utah pays 9% above the national median for welders. An estimated 4,440 work in the state.

Welder salary in other states

Alaska · $80,840 Hawaii · $79,000 Connecticut · $64,880 Wyoming · $63,820 Washington · $63,020 Massachusetts · $62,570 New Hampshire · $62,360 Louisiana · $62,250 Maine · $62,220 North Dakota · $62,000 Nevada · $61,520 Vermont · $60,890

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