Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in Kansas City, MO

2,710 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $57,370/year median · 7% above the national median.

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The median welder salary in Kansas City, MO is $57,370/year, with a typical range of $48,240 to $71,380 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Welder pay in Kansas City, MO

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $48,240 $57,370 $71,380
25th$48,240 Median$57,370 75th$71,380 vs US7% above the national median

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

What is a Welder salary in Kansas City?

The median welder salary in Kansas City, MO is $57,370/year, with a typical range of $48,240 to $71,380 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,710 welders employed in the Kansas City metro area.

Welder pay bands in Kansas City 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 Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$49,625–$68,270
Common on
Workday

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 Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$52,206–$65,172
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 Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$51,346–$71,368
Common on
Workday

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 Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$53,927–$65,172
Common on
iCIMS

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 Kansas City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Typical pay range
$49,625–$65,172
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Welder Career Ladder — Kansas City Metro

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

  1. Entry Welder0–2 yrs$41,306
  2. Mid Welder2–5 yrs$54,501
  3. Senior Welder5–8 yrs$68,844
  4. Staff Welder8–12 yrs$83,186
  5. Lead Welder12+ yrs$97,529

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

Employers in the Welder hiring market in Kansas City

  • 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 Kansas City post Welder jobs

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

Welder in Kansas City, MO — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in Kansas City, MO?
Median $57,370/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $48,240–$71,380. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Welder jobs are there in Kansas City?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,710 Welder roles employed in the Kansas City metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Kansas City 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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