Texas
Welder pay in Texas
What welders earn in Texas: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 25 metro areas, plus job counts and 156 listed training programs.
- $56,940Average pay (state)
- $38,380Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $53,340Median pay (state)
- $80,240Top 10% earn over
52,000 jobs in Texas · 156 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder pay in Texas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $38,380 | $45,750 | $53,340 | $64,770 | $80,240 | $56,940 | 52,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | $42,590 | $49,960 | $63,470 | $81,670 | $84,090 | $66,080 | 790 |
| Midland, TX | $43,440 | $49,660 | $61,410 | $82,370 | $89,480 | $65,390 | 810 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $38,380 | $43,810 | $59,450 | $71,090 | $76,120 | $57,770 | 1,280 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $40,080 | $48,420 | $59,190 | $77,280 | $83,680 | $62,080 | 1,980 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $39,420 | $47,060 | $59,040 | $67,000 | $76,060 | $58,630 | 2,210 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,480 | $46,470 | $57,940 | $71,460 | $81,940 | $59,530 | 15,850 |
| Amarillo, TX | $36,730 | $46,290 | $55,460 | $60,060 | $74,190 | $53,830 | 620 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $38,180 | $45,550 | $55,020 | $58,410 | $73,130 | $54,050 | 290 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $39,180 | $44,410 | $52,800 | $65,630 | $77,180 | $55,290 | 330 |
| Longview, TX | $38,700 | $45,350 | $52,300 | $60,760 | $72,380 | $53,890 | 1,270 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $39,210 | $46,180 | $51,630 | $62,670 | $76,920 | $55,890 | 10,620 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $35,970 | $38,740 | $49,010 | $59,640 | $63,220 | $50,320 | 230 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Texas
We matched 156 programs in Texas: 149 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Alvin, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $1,906–$4,402 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Alvin Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Alvin, TX | Associate degree | 3 | $1,906–$4,402 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Alvin Community College Welding Technology/Welder | Alvin, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 17 | $1,906–$4,402 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Angelina College Welding Technology/Welder | Lufkin, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $3,430–$6,490 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Angelina College Welding Technology/Welder | Lufkin, TX | Associate degree | 5 | $3,430–$6,490 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Angelina College Welding Technology/Welder | Lufkin, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 18 | $3,430–$6,490 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Austin Community College District Welding Technology/Welder | Austin, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $2,550–$10,590 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Austin Community College District Welding Technology/Welder | Austin, TX | Associate degree | 30 | $2,550–$10,590 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Austin Community College District Welding Technology/Welder | Austin, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 291 | $2,550–$10,590 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Blinn College District Welding Technology/Welder | Brenham, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 30 | $4,920–$11,370 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.