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Texas ranks among the largest construction markets in the country, with 911,578 workers employed in the industry and an average weekly wage of $1,851. Welders here earn a statewide median of $25.64 an hour, with the top quarter reaching $31.14 and the highest earners at the 90th percentile pulling $38.58. If you're a traveling welder weighing your next move, Texas offers a broad and active job market worth a serious look.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. These are wages actually paid across all employers in the state — a different measurement from the advertised rates above, which is why the two numbers rarely match. Travel work with per diem and overtime typically sits above the state median.
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