Welder Salary in Maryland (2026)
$29.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,986/year ($3,999/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,850 Welder jobs in Maryland (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Welder salary of $60,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,986 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $60,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,057 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,614 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,653 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,986 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,999 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Maryland?
- The median Welder salary in Maryland is $60,310 per year ($29.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,150 and $77,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $60,310, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $47,986 per year ($3,999 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 2,850 Welder jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.