Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in Omaha, NE

1,060 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $53,110/year median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median welder salary in Omaha, NE is $53,110/year, with a typical range of $48,750 to $60,750 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Welder pay in Omaha, NE

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $48,750 $53,110 $60,750
25th$48,750 Median$53,110 75th$60,750 vs USroughly in line with the national median

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

What is a Welder salary in Omaha?

The median welder salary in Omaha, NE is $53,110/year, with a typical range of $48,750 to $60,750 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,060 welders employed in the Omaha metro area.

Welder pay bands in Omaha 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 Omaha
Example (illustrative)
Location
Omaha, NE
Typical pay range
$47,533–$63,200
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 Omaha
Example (illustrative)
Location
Omaha, NE
Typical pay range
$49,923–$67,024
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 Omaha
Example (illustrative)
Location
Omaha, NE
Typical pay range
$47,533–$66,068
Common on
Ashby

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 Omaha
Example (illustrative)
Location
Omaha, NE
Typical pay range
$49,126–$63,200
Common on
Ashby

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 Omaha
Example (illustrative)
Location
Omaha, NE
Typical pay range
$44,346–$63,200
Common on
Lever

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

Welder Career Ladder — Omaha Metro

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

  1. Entry Welder0–2 yrs$38,239
  2. Mid Welder2–5 yrs$50,454
  3. Senior Welder5–8 yrs$63,732
  4. Staff Welder8–12 yrs$77,009
  5. Lead Welder12+ yrs$90,287

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

Employers in the Welder hiring market in Omaha

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

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 Omaha post Welder jobs

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

Welder in Omaha, NE — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in Omaha, NE?
Median $53,110/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $48,750–$60,750. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Welder jobs are there in Omaha?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,060 Welder roles employed in the Omaha metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Omaha 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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