Welder Salary in Indiana (2026)
$23.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,671/year ($3,389/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,280 Welder jobs in Indiana (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Welder salary of $49,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,671 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $49,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,788 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,804 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,467 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,671 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,389 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Indiana?
- The median Welder salary in Indiana is $49,730 per year ($23.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,620 and $60,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $49,730, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $40,671 per year ($3,389 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 13,280 Welder jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.