Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in New York, NY

5,780 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $61,680/year median · 15% above the national median.

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The median welder salary in New York, NY is $61,680/year, with a typical range of $52,790 to $75,930 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Welder pay in New York, NY

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $52,790 $61,680 $75,930
25th$52,790 Median$61,680 75th$75,930 vs US15% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (SOC 51-4121, Welder). Full Welder salary guide →

What is a Welder salary in New York?

The median welder salary in New York, NY is $61,680/year, with a typical range of $52,790 to $75,930 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 5,780 welders employed in the New York metro area.

Welder pay bands in New York 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.

Lead Welder

Typical lead band in New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$54,278–$72,288
Common on
Ashby

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 New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$58,904–$74,509
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 New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$57,979–$77,840
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 New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$51,502–$73,399
Common on
Ashby

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 New York
Example (illustrative)
Location
New York, NY
Typical pay range
$55,203–$71,178
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 — New York Metro

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

  1. Entry Welder0–2 yrs$44,409
  2. Mid Welder2–5 yrs$58,596
  3. Senior Welder5–8 yrs$74,016
  4. Staff Welder8–12 yrs$89,436
  5. Lead Welder12+ yrs$104,856

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

Employers in the Welder hiring market in New York

  • 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 New York post Welder jobs

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

Welder in New York, NY — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in New York, NY?
Median $61,680/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $52,790–$75,930. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Welder jobs are there in New York?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 5,780 Welder roles employed in the New York metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do New York 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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