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Welder Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$24.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,319/year ($3,443/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,750 Welder jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Welder salary of $50,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,319 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,891 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,870 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,510 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,319 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,443 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in North Carolina?
- The median Welder salary in North Carolina is $50,590 per year ($24.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,400 and $60,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $50,590, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $41,319 per year ($3,443 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 11,750 Welder jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.