Welder salary in Vermont
Median $29.27 an hour for 340 welders, cutters, solderers and brazers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Welder pay in Vermont: the full range
Vermont ranks 12th of 51 states for median welder pay, and 10th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $29.87). 340 welders, cutters, solderers and brazers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $21.95 – $24.61 | $45,650 – $51,190 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $24.61 – $31.49 | $51,190 – $65,490 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $31.49 – $35.99 | $65,490 – $74,870 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Welder pay by metro in Vermont
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $23.22 | $30.51 | $37.55 | 140 | 4% above |
Welder wages in Vermont over time
Table
| Year | Vermont $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $12.12 | $23.42 | $12.58 | 710 |
| 2000 | $12.46 | $23.30 | $13.13 | 680 |
| 2001 | $12.68 | $23.05 | $13.70 | 540 |
| 2002 | $13.02 | $23.30 | $14.02 | 480 |
| 2003 | $13.11 | $22.94 | $14.25 | 450 |
| 2004 | $13.46 | $22.94 | $14.72 | 480 |
| 2005 | $14.47 | $23.85 | $14.90 | 390 |
| 2006 | $14.26 | $22.77 | $15.10 | 390 |
| 2007 | $15.09 | $23.43 | $15.51 | 330 |
| 2008 | $15.39 | $23.01 | $16.13 | 290 |
| 2009 | $16.51 | $24.78 | $16.71 | 300 |
| 2010 | $16.00 | $23.62 | $17.04 | 260 |
| 2011 | $16.34 | $23.39 | $17.27 | 330 |
| 2012 | $16.30 | $22.86 | $17.45 | 340 |
| 2013 | $16.63 | $22.98 | $17.66 | 360 |
| 2014 | $16.43 | $22.34 | $17.99 | 390 |
| 2015 | $16.12 | $21.90 | $18.34 | 410 |
| 2016 | $16.82 | $22.56 | $18.94 | 350 |
| 2017 | $18.33 | $24.07 | $19.35 | 230 |
| 2018 | $19.63 | $25.17 | $19.89 | 330 |
| 2019 | $19.67 | $24.77 | $20.43 | 390 |
| 2020 | $21.41 | $26.63 | $21.25 | 390 |
| 2021 | $22.55 | $26.79 | $22.60 | 400 |
| 2022 | $22.34 | $24.58 | $22.86 | 330 |
| 2023 | $24.50 | $25.89 | $23.53 | 290 |
| 2024 | $27.65 | $28.38 | $24.52 | 340 |
| 2025 | $29.27 | $29.27 | $25.84 | 340 |
In today's dollars, the median welder wage in Vermont changed by +33.7% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do welders make in Vermont?
The median welder in Vermont earned $29.27 an hour ($60,890 a year) in May 2025, 13% above the national median of $25.84. The middle half earn $24.61–$31.49; the top 10% earn more than $35.99.
Where does Vermont rank for welder pay?
Vermont ranks 12th of 51 states for welder pay, with a median of $29.27 an hour, and 10th after adjusting for Vermont's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.0, US = 100).
What is the union welder rate in Vermont?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a welder classification for most Vermont counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many welders work in Vermont?
BLS counted 340 welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in Vermont in May 2025, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.42; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Vermont 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.