Earnings

The median annual wage for welders was $36,300 in May 2012. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,720, and the top 10 percent earned more than $56,130.

Source:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-2015 edition, Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers.