State Summary

Welders in Pennsylvania can expect to earn the 40th highest average salaries in the United States, at $37,721 per year, or roughly $14.51 an hour. This hourly rate is calculated using a common schedule of 10-hour shifts, working 5 days a week. However, hours will vary from role to role, and overtime work is common. There are around 15,320 currently employed welders in Pennsylvania, with 48 welding schools available to help you get started in the industry.