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Salary Details for a Welder at US Army

Updated Oct 29, 2023
Total Pay Range
$43K - $64K/yr
Base Pay
$43K - $64K/yr

$52K

/yr
$43K$64K
Most Likely Range
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The estimated total pay for a Welder at US Army is $52,469 per year. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated base pay is $52,469 per year. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $43K-$64K/yr?

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7-9 years

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$48K - $56K/yr
15+ years
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15+ years

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$36K - $42K/yr
10-14 years
May 18, 2022
Machinist, Welder, Fabricator, Designer$36K - $42K

10-14 years

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May 18, 2022

Welder/Fabricator

Oconto Falls, WI

$54K - $63K/yr
1-3 years
May 3, 2022
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1-3 years

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10-14 years
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Fire Sprinkler Fitter$44K - $52K

10-14 years

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Welder

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$35K - $41K/yr
4-6 years
Apr 9, 2022
Welder$35K - $41K

4-6 years

Clarksville, TN

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Welder/Fabricator

Fort Bliss, TX

$39K - $45K/yr
7-9 years
Jan 11, 2022
Welder/Fabricator$39K - $45K

7-9 years

Fort Bliss, TX

Jan 11, 2022

Welder/Fabricator

Tyler, TX

$39K - $45K/yr
7-9 years
Dec 16, 2021
Welder/Fabricator$39K - $45K

7-9 years

Tyler, TX

Dec 16, 2021

Welder/Fabricator

Bangor, ME

$41K - $48K/yr
1-3 years
Sep 27, 2021
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1-3 years

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Sep 27, 2021

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US Army Salary FAQs

The average salary for a Welder is $56,644 per year in United States, which is 7% higher than the average US Army salary of $52,469 per year for this job.

The salary trajectory of a Welder ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $52,450 per year and goes up to $74,798 per year for the highest level of seniority.

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