Welder Salary in Alabama (2026)
$23.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,907/year ($3,242/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,450 Welder jobs in Alabama (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Welder salary of $48,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,907 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $48,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,639 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,709 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$2,235 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,907 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,242 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Alabama?
- The median Welder salary in Alabama is $48,490 per year ($23.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,080 and $60,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $48,490, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $38,907 per year ($3,242 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 12,450 Welder jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.