Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in Rochester, NY

650 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $57,130/year median · 6% above the national median.

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The median welder salary in Rochester, NY is $57,130/year, with a typical range of $47,620 to $62,630 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Welder pay in Rochester, NY

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $47,620 $57,130 $62,630
25th$47,620 Median$57,130 75th$62,630 vs US6% above the national median

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

What is a Welder salary in Rochester?

The median welder salary in Rochester, NY is $57,130/year, with a typical range of $47,620 to $62,630 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 650 welders employed in the Rochester metro area.

Welder pay bands in Rochester 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 Rochester
Example (illustrative)
Location
Rochester, NY
Typical pay range
$51,131–$72,098
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Rochester
Example (illustrative)
Location
Rochester, NY
Typical pay range
$50,274–$66,956
Common on
Lever

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 Rochester
Example (illustrative)
Location
Rochester, NY
Typical pay range
$50,274–$62,843
Common on
Lever

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 Rochester
Example (illustrative)
Location
Rochester, NY
Typical pay range
$49,417–$62,843
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Rochester
Example (illustrative)
Location
Rochester, NY
Typical pay range
$54,559–$70,041
Common on
Ashby

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

Welder Career Ladder — Rochester Metro

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

  1. Entry Welder0–2 yrs$41,133
  2. Mid Welder2–5 yrs$54,273
  3. Senior Welder5–8 yrs$68,556
  4. Staff Welder8–12 yrs$82,838
  5. Lead Welder12+ yrs$97,121

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

Employers in the Welder hiring market in Rochester

  • 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 Rochester post Welder jobs

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

Welder in Rochester, NY — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in Rochester, NY?
Median $57,130/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $47,620–$62,630. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Welder jobs are there in Rochester?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 650 Welder roles employed in the Rochester metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Rochester 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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