Alabama
Welder pay in Alabama
What welders earn in Alabama: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 13 metro areas, plus job counts and 42 listed training programs.
- $51,120Average pay (state)
- $36,710Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $48,490Median pay (state)
- $66,820Top 10% earn over
12,450 jobs in Alabama · 42 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in Alabama
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,710 | $40,080 | $48,490 | $60,120 | $66,820 | $51,120 | 12,450 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile, AL | $44,360 | $50,080 | $61,420 | $66,100 | $74,520 | $59,970 | 1,700 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $39,710 | $48,810 | $59,820 | $64,400 | $67,350 | $56,200 | 430 |
| Decatur, AL | $36,080 | $46,120 | $56,990 | $65,220 | $83,810 | $56,890 | 530 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $37,620 | $44,410 | $52,180 | $64,090 | $75,920 | $55,550 | 290 |
| Birmingham, AL | $38,010 | $44,350 | $49,930 | $62,080 | $71,640 | $53,540 | 2,160 |
| Montgomery, AL | $37,350 | $41,670 | $47,880 | $59,760 | $71,160 | $51,020 | 560 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $36,210 | $43,830 | $47,860 | $58,060 | $74,450 | $51,670 | 210 |
| Dothan, AL | $35,860 | $38,510 | $45,210 | $49,300 | $59,720 | $46,100 | 310 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $35,700 | $38,230 | $44,210 | $50,060 | $60,120 | $46,220 | 130 |
| Huntsville, AL | $37,310 | $37,310 | $44,020 | $51,460 | $60,970 | $46,140 | 1,810 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $35,560 | $39,520 | $42,520 | $46,910 | $59,350 | $45,950 | 270 |
| Gadsden, AL | $35,170 | $37,750 | $42,240 | $48,490 | $55,350 | $44,100 | 190 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Alabama
We matched 42 programs in Alabama: 42 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 0 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bevill State Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Jasper, AL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $5,126–$8,794 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Bevill State Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Jasper, AL | Associate degree | 12 | $5,126–$8,794 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Bevill State Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Jasper, AL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 82 | $5,126–$8,794 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Bishop State Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Mobile, AL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,760–$9,690 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Bishop State Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Mobile, AL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $5,760–$9,690 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Central Alabama Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Alexander City, AL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $5,520–$9,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Central Alabama Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Alexander City, AL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 35 | $5,520–$9,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Coastal Alabama Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Bay Minette, AL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 116 | $5,760–$9,690 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Fortis Institute-Birmingham Welding Technology/Welder | Birmingham, AL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 25 | $15,729 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Gadsden State Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Gadsden, AL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 29 | $4,608–$7,752 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.