Welder salary in New York
See how much welders earn in New York, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$59,500
Median hourly
$29
Employment
17,500
Comparison to national average
National median
$52,000
New York median
$59,500
Difference
+14%
What that salary is really worth in New York
New York's cost of living is 125 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 25% more expensive than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 165 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$59,500
Cost-of-living adjusted
$47,600
vs national median
−$4,400
Adjusted for local prices, a welder in New York has the buying power of roughly $47,600 at national average prices — less real purchasing power than the national median for this career, despite the headline number.
State income tax
4%–10.9% plus NYC local tax
Largest job markets
New York City, Buffalo, Rochester
Welder pay in other states
Related careers in New York
About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within New York. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.