Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

2,200 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $23.44/hour ($48,760/year) median · 9% below the national median.

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The median welder salary in Oklahoma City, OK is $23.44/hour ($48,760/year), with a typical range of $42,740 to $59,600 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Welder pay in Oklahoma City, OK

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $42,740 $48,760 $59,600
25th$42,740 Median$48,760 75th$59,600 vs US9% below the national median

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

What is a Welder salary in Oklahoma City?

The median welder salary in Oklahoma City, OK is $23.44/hour ($48,760/year), with a typical range of $42,740 to $59,600 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,200 welders employed in the Oklahoma City metro area.

Welder pay bands in Oklahoma 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.

Entry Level Welder

Typical entry level band in Oklahoma City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Typical pay range
$41,446–$53,636
Common on
Lever

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 Oklahoma City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Typical pay range
$41,446–$57,146
Common on
iCIMS

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 Oklahoma City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Typical pay range
$43,640–$61,535
Common on
Ashby

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 Oklahoma City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Typical pay range
$46,565–$60,657
Common on
iCIMS

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 Oklahoma City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Typical pay range
$43,640–$58,902
Common on
Workday

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

Welder Career Ladder — Oklahoma City Metro

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

  1. Entry Welder0–2 yrs$35,107
  2. Mid Welder2–5 yrs$46,322
  3. Senior Welder5–8 yrs$58,512
  4. Staff Welder8–12 yrs$70,702
  5. Lead Welder12+ yrs$82,892

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

Employers in the Welder hiring market in Oklahoma City

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

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 Oklahoma City post Welder jobs

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

Welder in Oklahoma City, OK — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in Oklahoma City, OK?
Median $23.44/hour ($48,760/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $42,740–$59,600. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Welder jobs are there in Oklahoma City?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,200 Welder roles employed in the Oklahoma City metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Oklahoma 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?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Welder openings in Oklahoma City and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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