Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in Lubbock, TX

500 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.48/hour ($46,760/year) median · 13% below the national median.

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The median welder salary in Lubbock, TX is $22.48/hour ($46,760/year), with a typical range of $39,470 to $56,760 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Welder pay in Lubbock, TX

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $39,470 $46,760 $56,760
25th$39,470 Median$46,760 75th$56,760 vs US13% below the national median

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

What is a Welder salary in Lubbock?

The median welder salary in Lubbock, TX is $22.48/hour ($46,760/year), with a typical range of $39,470 to $56,760 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 500 welders employed in the Lubbock metro area.

Welder pay bands in Lubbock 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.

Mid Level Welder

Typical mid level band in Lubbock
Example (illustrative)
Location
Lubbock, TX
Typical pay range
$38,343–$55,644
Common on
iCIMS

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 Lubbock
Example (illustrative)
Location
Lubbock, TX
Typical pay range
$38,343–$55,644
Common on
iCIMS

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 Lubbock
Example (illustrative)
Location
Lubbock, TX
Typical pay range
$41,850–$56,486
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 Lubbock
Example (illustrative)
Location
Lubbock, TX
Typical pay range
$43,954–$52,277
Common on
Workday

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 Lubbock
Example (illustrative)
Location
Lubbock, TX
Typical pay range
$38,343–$53,961
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 — Lubbock Metro

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

  1. Entry Welder0–2 yrs$33,667
  2. Mid Welder2–5 yrs$44,422
  3. Senior Welder5–8 yrs$56,112
  4. Staff Welder8–12 yrs$67,802
  5. Lead Welder12+ yrs$79,492

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

Employers in the Welder hiring market in Lubbock

  • 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 Lubbock post Welder jobs

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

Welder in Lubbock, TX — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in Lubbock, TX?
Median $22.48/hour ($46,760/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $39,470–$56,760. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Welder jobs are there in Lubbock?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 500 Welder roles employed in the Lubbock metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Lubbock 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 Lubbock and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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