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Welder Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$29.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,997/year ($4,333/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,590 Welder jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Welder salary of $62,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,997 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $62,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,260 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,743 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,997 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,333 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in North Dakota?
- The median Welder salary in North Dakota is $62,000 per year ($29.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,660 and $72,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $62,000, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $51,997 per year ($4,333 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 2,590 Welder jobs in North Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota.