Welder Salary in Georgia (2026)
$23.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,203/year ($3,267/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,130 Welder jobs in Georgia (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Welder salary of $48,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,203 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,632 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,705 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,891 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,203 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,267 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Georgia?
- The median Welder salary in Georgia is $48,430 per year ($23.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,150 and $58,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $48,430, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $39,203 per year ($3,267 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 13,130 Welder jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.