Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in Albuquerque, NM

510 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $24.03/hour ($49,980/year) median · 7% below the national median.

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The median welder salary in Albuquerque, NM is $24.03/hour ($49,980/year), with a typical range of $43,720 to $71,080 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Welder pay in Albuquerque, NM

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Albuquerque metro. Half of Welders earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $43,720 $49,980 $71,080
25th$43,720 Median$49,980 75th$71,080 vs US7% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Albuquerque, NM metro area (SOC 51-4121, Welder). Full Welder salary guide →

What is a Welder salary in Albuquerque?

The median welder salary in Albuquerque, NM is $24.03/hour ($49,980/year), with a typical range of $43,720 to $71,080 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 510 welders employed in the Albuquerque metro area.

Welder pay bands in Albuquerque by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Welder

Typical senior band in Albuquerque
Example (illustrative)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Typical pay range
$45,481–$63,074
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Welder

Typical lead band in Albuquerque
Example (illustrative)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Typical pay range
$41,733–$62,175
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Welder

Typical entry level band in Albuquerque
Example (illustrative)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Typical pay range
$46,981–$61,275
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Welder

Typical lead band in Albuquerque
Example (illustrative)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Typical pay range
$43,232–$63,074
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Welder

Typical lead band in Albuquerque
Example (illustrative)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Typical pay range
$45,481–$61,275
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Welder Career Ladder — Albuquerque Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Albuquerque’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Welder0–2 yrs$35,985
  2. Mid Welder2–5 yrs$47,481
  3. Senior Welder5–8 yrs$59,976
  4. Staff Welder8–12 yrs$72,471
  5. Lead Welder12+ yrs$84,966

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 51-4121, Welder).

Employers in the Welder hiring market in Albuquerque

  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Albuquerque post Welder jobs

Employers in the Albuquerque metro typically post Welder roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Welder in Albuquerque, NM — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in Albuquerque, NM?
Median $24.03/hour ($49,980/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $43,720–$71,080. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Welder jobs are there in Albuquerque?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 510 Welder roles employed in the Albuquerque metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Albuquerque employers use for Welder?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Welder jobs for me?
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