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Job outlook for body welders in the United States
Are body welder jobs in demand?
Yes, body welder jobs are in demand. Body welder demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Body Welder job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of body welder jobs and the average body welder salary over time.
Body Welder jobs over time
Body Welder job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 193 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 193 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 200 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 189 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 183 | 0.00% |
Average body welder salary over time
Body Welder salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,146 | $15.45 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $30,909 | $14.86 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $30,102 | $14.47 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $29,272 | $14.07 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $28,654 | $13.78 | +3.3% |
Body Welder jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of body welder job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where body welders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for body welders
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 119 | 4% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 190 | 3% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 178 | 3% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 144 | 3% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 30 | 3% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 22 | 3% |
| 7 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 284 | 2% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 246 | 2% |
| 9 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 204 | 2% |
| 10 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 116 | 2% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 112 | 2% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 86 | 2% |
| 13 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 47 | 2% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 47 | 2% |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 54 | 1% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 44 | 1% |
| 17 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 18 | 1% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 12 | 1% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 9 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 7 | 1% |
Most common cities for body welders
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $33,013 |