The average MIG Welder salary is $33,661 per year, or $16.18 per hour, in the United States. The bottom 10% make roughly $26,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $42,000. Location can be critical.
MIG welders earn $18 to $25 per hour or $37,440 to $52,000 annually. Military support welders can earn $160,000 to $200,000 a year. Pay ranges from $12.74 to over $25.50 per hour depending on the task and area. The median welders salary per hour is $20.43 across industries. In some areas with shortages, welders make significantly more. It is possible to make $100k welding in the highest paying positions.
Industry affects pay based on risks and work type. Welders need at least a high school diploma, but training and certifications lead to higher pay. Job growth for welders is expected to be 14% by 2022.
Most non-industrial MIG welders weld up to 1⁄4” metal. Gasless MIG welders have better penetration for thicker metal. They are more efficient than gas MIG welders.