Welder Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$28.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,039/year ($4,003/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,270 Welder jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Welder salary of $60,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,039 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $60,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,054 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,611 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$2,576 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,039 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,003 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Minnesota?
- The median Welder salary in Minnesota is $60,280 per year ($28.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,960 and $65,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $60,280, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $48,039 per year ($4,003 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 9,270 Welder jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.