Welder in Alabama: Jobs, Certifications & Pay
Alabama Welder salaries, license requirements and active job openings: everything you need to plan your career in the Alabama trades.
Alabama Welder Market at a Glance
Welder job market data for Alabama: median pay, projected growth through 2032 and annual job openings, from CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor).
Alabama Welder Salary by Career Stage
See what Welder workers in Alabama earn at every stage of their career, from entry-level apprenticeships to top-earning contractors.
Apprentice Welder
Median Annual Salary
$17 to $19
$36K to $40K
Journeyman Welder
Median Annual Salary
$19 to $23
$40K to $48K
Master Welder
Median Annual Salary
$23 to $28
$48K to $60K
Contractor
Median Annual Salary
$28 to $32+
$60K to $66K+
Source: CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor), May 2025 wages.
Top Alabama Welder Jobs
Live Welder job openings across Alabama. Browse current postings from top employers and contractors hiring now by pay rate, schedule, work environment plus more.
Per Diem Welder Jobs in Alabama
Travel for work, earn more. Per diem Welder jobs in Alabama include daily allowances for lodging and meals on top of hourly pay, generally untaxed when paid for temporary travel under an employer's accountable plan.
Per Diem Welder Jobs Pay More
Per diem positions let skilled tradespeople travel while earning premium pay. These short-term assignments add daily allowances for lodging, meals and incidentals on top of hourly pay, generally untaxed under an employer's accountable plan.
Higher Earning Potential
Daily allowances for lodging and meals on top of Welder hourly pay
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Top 10 Highest-Paying US States for Welders
The 10 US states where Welder workers earn the most at the top of their career, ranked by annual salary. Click any state to explore Welder jobs and career data there.
Source: CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor), May 2025 wages.
| Rank | State | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $98,500 | $47.36/hr |
| 2 | Hawaii | $90,800 | $43.67/hr |
| 3 | New Mexico | $82,500 | $39.69/hr |
| 4 | Connecticut | $81,500 | $39.23/hr |
| 5 | Wyoming | $78,800 | $37.93/hr |
| 6 | Maryland | $77,800 | $37.41/hr |
| 7 | Louisiana | $77,300 | $37.17/hr |
| 8 | Nevada | $76,600 | $36.86/hr |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $75,500 | $36.34/hr |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $74,400 | $35.78/hr |
Most jobs right now
These are the states with the most open Welder jobs right now. There is plenty of work out there, so find the job that fits you and start getting hired today.
Alabama Welder FAQ
Common questions about Welder careers in Alabama: licensing, salaries, per diem opportunities, and how to get started.
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Ready to Build Your Welder Career in Alabama?
Welder jobs in Alabama aren't just paychecks. They're careers with real earning potential, job security, and a community of tradespeople who show up and get things built. Alabama contractors are hiring Welder workers right now. Find welder jobs, build your trade file, and take the next step in your career.