Welder salary in Georgia
Median $23.28 an hour for 13,130 welders, cutters, solderers and brazers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Welder pay in Georgia: the full range
Georgia ranks 49th of 51 states for median welder pay, and 49th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $24.17). 13,130 welders, cutters, solderers and brazers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $18.29 – $21.23 | $38,030 – $44,150 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $21.23 – $28.00 | $44,150 – $58,240 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $28.00 – $31.33 | $58,240 – $65,160 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Welder pay by metro in Georgia
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | $18.38 | $27.12 | $32.31 | 460 | 16% above |
| Augusta | $18.52 | $24.42 | $34.14 | 680 | 5% above |
| Warner Robins | $17.97 | $24.12 | $30.00 | 340 | 4% above |
| Atlanta | $18.80 | $23.86 | $33.32 | 5,240 | 2% above |
| Chattanooga | $18.03 | $23.66 | $33.33 | 1,850 | 2% above |
| Gainesville | $20.07 | $23.28 | $28.00 | 890 | about the same as |
| Brunswick | $18.58 | $23.26 | $29.78 | 80 | about the same as |
| Athens | $18.35 | $23.06 | $28.94 | 370 | 1% below |
| Valdosta | $18.49 | $22.71 | $29.42 | 180 | 2% below |
| Dalton | $17.13 | $22.69 | $28.32 | 120 | 3% below |
| Albany | $17.99 | $22.68 | $35.72 | 170 | 3% below |
| Macon | $17.81 | $22.32 | $31.45 | 210 | 4% below |
| Rome | $18.42 | $20.33 | $27.39 | 160 | 13% below |
| Columbus | $15.22 | $19.28 | $27.42 | 330 | 17% below |
Welder wages in Georgia over time
Table
| Year | Georgia $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $12.05 | $23.29 | $12.58 | 10,720 |
| 2000 | $12.54 | $23.44 | $13.13 | 10,750 |
| 2001 | $13.06 | $23.74 | $13.70 | 9,620 |
| 2002 | $13.63 | $24.39 | $14.02 | 8,840 |
| 2003 | $13.74 | $24.04 | $14.25 | 7,740 |
| 2004 | $14.11 | $24.05 | $14.72 | 7,730 |
| 2005 | $13.49 | $22.24 | $14.90 | 9,710 |
| 2006 | $13.79 | $22.02 | $15.10 | 11,110 |
| 2007 | $13.99 | $21.72 | $15.51 | 10,810 |
| 2008 | $14.96 | $22.37 | $16.13 | 11,210 |
| 2009 | $15.17 | $22.76 | $16.71 | 9,300 |
| 2010 | $15.53 | $22.93 | $17.04 | 7,710 |
| 2011 | $15.56 | $22.27 | $17.27 | 7,000 |
| 2012 | $16.05 | $22.51 | $17.45 | 7,330 |
| 2013 | $16.25 | $22.46 | $17.66 | 7,950 |
| 2014 | $16.36 | $22.25 | $17.99 | 8,860 |
| 2015 | $16.47 | $22.37 | $18.34 | 10,180 |
| 2016 | $16.87 | $22.63 | $18.94 | 10,750 |
| 2017 | $16.95 | $22.26 | $19.35 | 10,780 |
| 2018 | $17.33 | $22.22 | $19.89 | 11,490 |
| 2019 | $17.79 | $22.40 | $20.43 | 14,810 |
| 2020 | $18.63 | $23.17 | $21.25 | 14,680 |
| 2021 | $18.52 | $22.00 | $22.60 | 13,580 |
| 2022 | $20.48 | $22.53 | $22.86 | 13,880 |
| 2023 | $22.08 | $23.33 | $23.53 | 14,980 |
| 2024 | $23.08 | $23.69 | $24.52 | 14,030 |
| 2025 | $23.28 | $23.28 | $25.84 | 13,130 |
In today's dollars, the median welder wage in Georgia changed by +4.1% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do welders make in Georgia?
The median welder in Georgia earned $23.28 an hour ($48,430 a year) in May 2025, 10% below the national median of $25.84. The middle half earn $21.23–$28.00; the top 10% earn more than $31.33.
Where does Georgia rank for welder pay?
Georgia ranks 49th of 51 states for welder pay, with a median of $23.28 an hour, and 49th after adjusting for Georgia's cost of living (BEA price parity 96.3, US = 100).
What is the union welder rate in Georgia?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a welder classification for most Georgia counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many welders work in Georgia?
BLS counted 13,130 welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in Georgia in May 2025, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.00; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Georgia and metro areas, SOC 51-4121.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.