Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in Irvine, CA

7,850 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $56,160/year median · 4% above the national median.

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The median welder salary in Irvine, CA is $56,160/year, with a typical range of $47,910 to $64,800 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Irvine is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Welder pay in Irvine, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $47,910 $56,160 $64,800
25th$47,910 Median$56,160 75th$64,800 vs US4% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (SOC 51-4121, Welder). Irvine is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Welder salary guide →

What is a Welder salary in Irvine?

The median welder salary in Irvine, CA is $56,160/year, with a typical range of $47,910 to $64,800 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 7,850 welders employed in the Irvine metro area. Irvine is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Welder pay bands in Irvine 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.

Staff Welder

Typical staff band in Irvine
Example (illustrative)
Location
Irvine, CA
Typical pay range
$50,263–$69,863
Common on
Ashby

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

Staff Welder

Typical staff band in Irvine
Example (illustrative)
Location
Irvine, CA
Typical pay range
$51,947–$64,808
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 Irvine
Example (illustrative)
Location
Irvine, CA
Typical pay range
$51,947–$65,819
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Staff Welder

Typical staff band in Irvine
Example (illustrative)
Location
Irvine, CA
Typical pay range
$46,893–$68,852
Common on
Ashby

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 Irvine
Example (illustrative)
Location
Irvine, CA
Typical pay range
$51,105–$64,808
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 — Irvine Metro

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

  1. Entry Welder0–2 yrs$40,435
  2. Mid Welder2–5 yrs$53,352
  3. Senior Welder5–8 yrs$67,392
  4. Staff Welder8–12 yrs$81,432
  5. Lead Welder12+ yrs$95,472

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

Employers in the Welder hiring market in Irvine

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

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 Irvine post Welder jobs

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

Welder in Irvine, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in Irvine, CA?
Median $56,160/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $47,910–$64,800. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Irvine is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Welder jobs are there in Irvine?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 7,850 Welder roles employed in the Irvine metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Irvine 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?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Welder openings in Irvine and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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