Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in Seattle, WA

3,230 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $66,240/year median · 23% above the national median.

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The median welder salary in Seattle, WA is $66,240/year, with a typical range of $58,200 to $75,210 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Welder pay in Seattle, WA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $58,200 $66,240 $75,210
25th$58,200 Median$66,240 75th$75,210 vs US23% above the national median

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

What is a Welder salary in Seattle?

The median welder salary in Seattle, WA is $66,240/year, with a typical range of $58,200 to $75,210 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 3,230 welders employed in the Seattle metro area.

Welder pay bands in Seattle 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.

Mid Level Welder

Typical mid level band in Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$62,265–$83,594
Common on
Greenhouse

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 Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$56,304–$77,633
Common on
Ashby

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 Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$62,265–$75,248
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 Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$54,316–$80,017
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 Seattle
Example (illustrative)
Location
Seattle, WA
Typical pay range
$56,304–$72,864
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 — Seattle Metro

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

  1. Entry Welder0–2 yrs$47,692
  2. Mid Welder2–5 yrs$62,928
  3. Senior Welder5–8 yrs$79,488
  4. Staff Welder8–12 yrs$96,048
  5. Lead Welder12+ yrs$112,608

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

Employers in the Welder hiring market in Seattle

  • 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 Seattle post Welder jobs

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

Welder in Seattle, WA — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in Seattle, WA?
Median $66,240/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $58,200–$75,210. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Welder jobs are there in Seattle?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 3,230 Welder roles employed in the Seattle metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Seattle 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 Seattle and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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