Welder salary in California

Average salary
$46,500/yr
Based on 1,613 income tax records
$20,000
$98,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$39K
 
$45K
 
$51K
 
$51K
 
$48K
$20,000
$98,500
How much do Welders make?
The average total salary for a Welder is $46,500 per year. This is based on data from 1,613 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Welder and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Welder salary can vary between $20,000 to $98,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Welder salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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SpaceX, California
13 income tax records
$74,000/yr
$43K – $89K
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National Steel And Shipbuilding, California
18 income tax records
$54,500/yr
$33K – $79K
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BBSI, California
33 income tax records
$51,500/yr
$28K – $96K
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US Department Of Defense, California
16 income tax records
$46,000/yr
$20K – $73K
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Siemens, California
34 income tax records
$45,000/yr
$27K – $69K
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Southcoast Welding, California
10 income tax records
$41,000/yr
$25K – $73K

Welder demographics in California

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67% are single
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33% are married
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37% have kids
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29% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Welders in California

1,613 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a welder in California is $46,500 per year. Welder salaries in California can vary between $20,000 to $98,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,613 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as welder.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for welders in California: SpaceX ($74,000 a year), National Steel and Shipbuilding ($54,500 a year), and BBSI ($51,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for welders in California: Victorville, CA ($60,000 a year), Chula Vista, CA ($57,500 a year), and Long Beach, CA ($53,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.