Welder Salary in Nevada (2026)
$29.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,611/year ($4,301/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,600 Welder jobs in Nevada (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Welder salary of $61,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $51,611 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $61,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,202 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,706 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,611 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,301 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Nevada?
- The median Welder salary in Nevada is $61,520 per year ($29.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,700 and $76,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $61,520, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $51,611 per year ($4,301 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 1,600 Welder jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.