Welder pay in Mississippi
What welders earn in Mississippi: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 4 metro areas, plus job counts and 25 listed training programs.
- $52,930Average pay (state)
- $36,800Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $51,100Median pay (state)
- $64,440Top 10% earn over
6,460 jobs in Mississippi · 25 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in Mississippi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $36,800 | $41,000 | $51,100 | $63,440 | $64,440 | $52,930 | 6,460 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $38,960 | $51,100 | $63,440 | $63,440 | $63,440 | $58,380 | 2,220 |
| Jackson, MS | $37,220 | $43,770 | $52,220 | $60,550 | $70,180 | $53,010 | 530 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $38,030 | $41,940 | $49,500 | $62,860 | $88,730 | $53,870 | 160 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $38,620 | $42,240 | $48,600 | $57,480 | $65,280 | $51,050 | 1,590 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Mississippi
We matched 25 programs in Mississippi: 24 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 1 registered apprenticeship sponsor (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coahoma Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Clarksdale, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 15 | $3,993 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Coahoma Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Clarksdale, MS | Associate degree | 1 | $3,993 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Wesson, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 31 | $4,600–$6,600 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Delta Technical College-Mississippi Welding Technology/Welder | Horn Lake, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 151 | $16,292 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| East Central Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Decatur, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $4,660–$6,760 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| East Mississippi Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Scooba, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 56 | $4,170–$7,870 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| East Mississippi Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Scooba, MS | Associate degree | 15 | $4,170–$7,870 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Hinds Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Raymond, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 97 | $4,350–$7,400 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Holmes Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Goodman, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 44 | $4,530–$7,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Holmes Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Goodman, MS | Associate degree | 7 | $4,530–$7,450 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.