Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Welder jobs in Washington, DC

2,000 welders employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $60,670/year median · 13% above the national median.

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The median welder salary in Washington, DC is $60,670/year, with a typical range of $50,120 to $77,560 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary	$60,670/year	BLS

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Welder pay in Washington, DC

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

25th$50,120 Median$60,670 75th$77,560 vs US13% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (SOC 51-4121, Welder). Full Welder salary guide →

What is a Welder salary in Washington?

The median welder salary in Washington, DC is $60,670/year, with a typical range of $50,120 to $77,560 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,000 welders employed in the Washington metro area.

Welder pay bands in Washington 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 Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $56,119–$66,737
Common on: Lever

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 Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $51,569–$74,381
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 Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $55,209–$70,013
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 Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $57,029–$70,013
Common on: iCIMS

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 Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $49,749–$75,473
Common on: Workday

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

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Welder Career Ladder — Washington Metro

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

Entry Welder0–2 yrs$43,682
Mid Welder2–5 yrs$57,636
Senior Welder5–8 yrs$72,804
Staff Welder8–12 yrs$87,971
Lead Welder12+ yrs$103,139

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

Employers in the Welder hiring market in Washington

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 Washington post Welder jobs

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

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Welder in Washington, DC — Common Questions

How much does a Welder earn in Washington, DC?: Median $60,670/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $50,120–$77,560. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Welder jobs are there in Washington?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,000 Welder roles employed in the Washington metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Washington 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 Washington and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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