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Welder Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$30.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,326/year ($4,111/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,830 Welder jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Welder salary of $62,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,326 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $62,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,328 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,787 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,129 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,326 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,111 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Massachusetts?
- The median Welder salary in Massachusetts is $62,570 per year ($30.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,680 and $74,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $62,570, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $49,326 per year ($4,111 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 2,830 Welder jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.