Welder salary in Texas
See how much welders earn in Texas, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$50,500
Median hourly
$24
Employment
22,500
Comparison to national average
National median
$52,000
Texas median
$50,500
Difference
-3%
What that salary is really worth in Texas
Texas's cost of living is 93 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 7% cheaper than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 85 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$50,500
Cost-of-living adjusted
$54,301
vs national median
+$2,301
Adjusted for local prices, a welder in Texas has the buying power of roughly $54,301 at national average prices — real purchasing power that beats the national median for this career.
State income tax
No state income tax
Largest job markets
Houston, Dallas, Austin
Welder pay in other states
Related careers in Texas
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 Texas. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.