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Welder Salary in Washington (2026)
$30.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,817/year ($4,401/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,720 Welder jobs in Washington (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Welder salary of $63,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $52,817 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $63,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,382 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,821 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,817 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,401 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Washington?
- The median Welder salary in Washington is $63,020 per year ($30.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,740 and $73,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Washington?
- On the median salary of $63,020, a single filer in Washington takes home about $52,817 per year ($4,401 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 7,720 Welder jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.