Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in Memphis, TN

1,590 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $23.37/hour ($48,600/year) median · 10% below the national median.

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The median welder salary in Memphis, TN is $23.37/hour ($48,600/year), with a typical range of $42,240 to $57,480 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Welder pay in Memphis, TN

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $42,240 $48,600 $57,480
25th$42,240 Median$48,600 75th$57,480 vs US10% below the national median

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

What is a Welder salary in Memphis?

The median welder salary in Memphis, TN is $23.37/hour ($48,600/year), with a typical range of $42,240 to $57,480 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,590 welders employed in the Memphis metro area.

Welder pay bands in Memphis 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 Memphis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Memphis, TN
Typical pay range
$45,684–$56,084
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Memphis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Memphis, TN
Typical pay range
$44,955–$56,959
Common on
Workday

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 Memphis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Memphis, TN
Typical pay range
$42,767–$58,708
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Memphis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Memphis, TN
Typical pay range
$44,955–$61,333
Common on
Lever

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 Memphis
Example (illustrative)
Location
Memphis, TN
Typical pay range
$43,496–$57,834
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 — Memphis Metro

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

  1. Entry Welder0–2 yrs$34,992
  2. Mid Welder2–5 yrs$46,170
  3. Senior Welder5–8 yrs$58,320
  4. Staff Welder8–12 yrs$70,470
  5. Lead Welder12+ yrs$82,620

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

Employers in the Welder hiring market in Memphis

  • 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 Memphis post Welder jobs

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

Welder in Memphis, TN — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in Memphis, TN?
Median $23.37/hour ($48,600/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $42,240–$57,480. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Welder jobs are there in Memphis?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,590 Welder roles employed in the Memphis metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Memphis 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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