Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in San Diego, CA

2,940 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $62,560/year median · 16% above the national median.

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The median welder salary in San Diego, CA is $62,560/year, with a typical range of $50,400 to $76,630 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Welder pay in San Diego, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $50,400 $62,560 $76,630
25th$50,400 Median$62,560 75th$76,630 vs US16% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area (SOC 51-4121, Welder). Full Welder salary guide →

What is a Welder salary in San Diego?

The median welder salary in San Diego, CA is $62,560/year, with a typical range of $50,400 to $76,630 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,940 welders employed in the San Diego metro area.

Welder pay bands in San Diego 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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$51,299–$72,194
Common on
iCIMS

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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$51,299–$75,572
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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$55,991–$78,950
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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$58,806–$71,068
Common on
Ashby

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 San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$58,806–$78,950
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Welder Career Ladder — San Diego Metro

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

  1. Entry Welder0–2 yrs$45,043
  2. Mid Welder2–5 yrs$59,432
  3. Senior Welder5–8 yrs$75,072
  4. Staff Welder8–12 yrs$90,712
  5. Lead Welder12+ yrs$106,352

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

Employers in the Welder hiring market in San Diego

  • 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 San Diego post Welder jobs

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

Welder in San Diego, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in San Diego, CA?
Median $62,560/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $50,400–$76,630. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Welder jobs are there in San Diego?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,940 Welder roles employed in the San Diego metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Diego 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 San Diego and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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