Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in Corpus Christi, TX

1,280 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $59,450/year median · 11% above the national median.

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The median welder salary in Corpus Christi, TX is $59,450/year, with a typical range of $43,810 to $71,090 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Welder pay in Corpus Christi, TX

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $43,810 $59,450 $71,090
25th$43,810 Median$59,450 75th$71,090 vs US11% above the national median

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

What is a Welder salary in Corpus Christi?

The median welder salary in Corpus Christi, TX is $59,450/year, with a typical range of $43,810 to $71,090 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,280 welders employed in the Corpus Christi metro area.

Welder pay bands in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi
Example (illustrative)
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Typical pay range
$49,640–$66,465
Common on
Ashby

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 Corpus Christi
Example (illustrative)
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Typical pay range
$48,749–$70,745
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 Corpus Christi
Example (illustrative)
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Typical pay range
$52,315–$69,675
Common on
Lever

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

Senior Welder

Typical senior band in Corpus Christi
Example (illustrative)
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Typical pay range
$48,749–$66,465
Common on
Ashby

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

Mid Level Welder

Typical mid level band in Corpus Christi
Example (illustrative)
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Typical pay range
$53,207–$73,955
Common on
iCIMS

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

Welder Career Ladder — Corpus Christi Metro

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

  1. Entry Welder0–2 yrs$42,804
  2. Mid Welder2–5 yrs$56,477
  3. Senior Welder5–8 yrs$71,340
  4. Staff Welder8–12 yrs$86,202
  5. Lead Welder12+ yrs$101,065

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

Employers in the Welder hiring market in Corpus Christi

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

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 Corpus Christi post Welder jobs

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

Welder in Corpus Christi, TX — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in Corpus Christi, TX?
Median $59,450/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $43,810–$71,090. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Welder jobs are there in Corpus Christi?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,280 Welder roles employed in the Corpus Christi metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Corpus Christi 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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