New York
Welder pay in New York
What welders earn in New York: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 12 metro areas, plus job counts and 19 listed training programs.
- $62,810Average pay (state)
- $43,840Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $59,140Median pay (state)
- $87,110Top 10% earn over
8,310 jobs in New York · 19 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in New York
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $43,840 | $49,050 | $59,140 | $71,960 | $87,110 | $62,810 | 8,310 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,890 | $52,790 | $61,680 | $75,930 | $95,920 | $67,430 | 5,780 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $45,730 | $50,540 | $59,390 | $67,340 | $77,580 | $60,440 | 550 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $48,290 | $53,010 | $59,140 | $69,230 | $74,050 | $60,020 | 110 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $44,810 | $49,410 | $58,460 | $65,120 | $78,590 | $60,680 | 200 |
| Kingston, NY | $40,030 | $48,530 | $57,600 | $62,460 | $76,230 | $58,350 | 120 |
| Rochester, NY | $38,800 | $47,620 | $57,130 | $62,630 | $70,520 | $55,910 | 650 |
| Syracuse, NY | $44,630 | $48,110 | $55,660 | $62,760 | $75,870 | $58,550 | 430 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $41,880 | $48,210 | $55,420 | $63,000 | $74,110 | $56,810 | 970 |
| Ithaca, NY | $43,830 | $48,580 | $54,170 | $61,340 | $64,580 | $55,300 | 30 |
| Binghamton, NY | $39,570 | $45,960 | $50,560 | $59,230 | $69,750 | $53,380 | 110 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $36,710 | $46,850 | $49,630 | $58,510 | $72,830 | $52,700 | 230 |
| Elmira, NY | $46,040 | $46,650 | $48,820 | $58,230 | $72,030 | $52,780 | 90 |
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Programs
Top training programs in New York
We matched 19 programs in New York: 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Technical School Welding Technology/Welder | Long Island City, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 139 | $18,400 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES Welding Technology/Welder | Plattsburgh, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $15,100 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Erie 1 BOCES Welding Technology/Welder | West Seneca, NY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 69 | $16,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Hudson Valley Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Troy, NY | Associate degree | 3 | $6,796–$11,852 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Hudson Valley Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Troy, NY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,796–$11,852 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Jamestown Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Jamestown, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $7,040 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Jamestown Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Jamestown, NY | Associate degree | 7 | $7,040 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Modern Welding School Welding Technology/Welder | Schenectady, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 66 | $19,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Modern Welding School Welding Technology/Welder | Schenectady, NY | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 15 | $19,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Mohawk Valley Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Utica, NY | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $6,324–$9,010 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.