How much does a Welder make in Delaware?

The average Welder salary in Delaware is around $70,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Delaware state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $55,470 annually ($4,623/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Delaware?

On a $70,000 salary in Delaware, your take-home pay is approximately $55,470/year or $4,623/month. Federal tax: $6,570. State tax: $2,605. FICA: $0.00.

Is $70,000 a good Welder salary?

$70,000 is a competitive salary for a Welder — above the national median. In Delaware, demand for this role is active.

How do Delaware taxes affect Welder salaries?

Delaware levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $70,000 is $2,605. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 20.8%.

What are the career growth prospects for Welders?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average) overall; pipeline + Permian rig + underwater + aerospace TIG specialty growing faster. Related roles include: Pipe Welder, Structural Welder, Rig Welder, Underwater Welder, Aerospace TIG Welder, Welding Inspector, Welding Supervisor.

How can a Welder in Delaware reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Welder Salary in Delaware (2026)

The average Welder in Delaware earns around $70,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $55,470/year ($4,623/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$55,470
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,623
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,133
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$27/hr
Federal Tax	$6,570
State Tax	$2,605
FICA Taxes	$5,355
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	20.76%

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Welder Salary Ranges in Delaware

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$40,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$60,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Not all Welders earn the same — not even close

Delaware's welder market is anchored by Delaware City Refinery PBF Energy (the substantial Delaware City ~190K barrel/day refinery + the substantial Delaware City refining process welder + ASME Section IX + API 510 pressure vessel + API 570 piping + the substantial Delaware City prevailing wage + the substantial Delaware City Boilermakers Local 13 + UA Local 74), DuPont/Chemours/Corteva Wilmington chemical process welder (the substantial DuPont post-2017 DowDuPont merger + 2019 split + the substantial DuPont ~6K Wilmington employees + the substantial Chemours ~3.5K + the substantial Corteva ~3K + the substantial DuPont Experimental Station + Chestnut Run + the substantial DuPont Edge Moor titanium dioxide TiO2 plant + the substantial DuPont chemical process welder + ASME stainless + sanitary + the substantial DuPont historic 1802 founding), AstraZeneca Wilmington (~3.5K AZ DE employees + the substantial AstraZeneca pharma stainless + sanitary welder + ASME BPE + Class 100/1000 cleanroom + GMP), Dover AFB (~6K Dover AFB personnel + the substantial 436th Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy maintenance + the substantial 512th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III + the substantial Dover AFB cleared welder + AS9100 aerospace + cleared facility), Port of Wilmington (the substantial Port of Wilmington Diamond State Port Corporation + the substantial Port of Wilmington container + the substantial Port of Wilmington shipyard welder), plus substantial DE structural + the substantial DelDOT bridge + the substantial Norfolk Southern + CSX rail interchange + the substantial DE poultry processing welder + the substantial DE cross-border Boeing Helicopter Ridley Park PA + Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

Senior Refinery Welder (Delaware City PBF)

$72,000–$118,000+ OT

Delaware City Refinery PBF Energy · process welder · ASME Section IX + API 510 + API 570 + prevailing wage

Chemical Process Welder (DuPont / Chemours / Corteva)

$68,000–$108,000+ OT

DuPont/Chemours/Corteva Wilmington + Edge Moor TiO2 + chemical process stainless + sanitary welder · ASME BPE

Senior Pharma Welder (AstraZeneca Wilmington)

$68,000–$108,000+ OT

AstraZeneca Wilmington pharma stainless + sanitary welder · ASME BPE + Class 100/1000 cleanroom + GMP

Aerospace Cleared Welder (Dover AFB)

$65,000–$98,000+ OT

Dover AFB · 436th Airlift Wing C-5M + 512th C-17 maintenance + AWS D17.1 aerospace + cleared facility

Senior Boilermaker (Local 13 Cross-Border)

$78,000–$138,000+ OT

Boilermakers Local 13 Philadelphia PA cross-border + power + industrial boiler · prevailing wage

Pipeline Welder (X-Ray Certified)

$65,000–$125,000+ OT

Pipeline welder · x-ray + 6G + API 1104 + DE pipeline + the substantial DE midstream + cross-border

Naval Shipyard Welder (Philly Cross-Border)

$68,000–$118,000+ OT

Philadelphia Naval Shipyard + Aker Philadelphia + the substantial Boeing Helicopter Ridley Park PA cross-border

Senior Structural Welder (AISC / Bridge)

$55,000–$85,000+ OT

AISC structural welder · DelDOT bridge + the substantial DE infrastructure + the substantial DE Memorial Bridge

Mid-Career Welder (3-6 yrs)

$42,000–$62,000+ OT

Mid-career welder transitioning to AWS + 6G + API certified · DE industrial shops

Entry Welder / Apprentice

$32,000–$45,000+ OT

Entry welder apprentice · DTCC Wilmington + Stanton + Dover + Owens + Boilermakers Local 13 Philadelphia apprenticeship

Worth knowing: Delaware's Delaware City Refinery PBF Energy + DuPont/Chemours/Corteva chemical + AstraZeneca pharma + Dover AFB C-5 + C-17 + Port of Wilmington welder concentration is a distinctive mid-Atlantic refining + chemical + pharma + aerospace welder cluster most national welder-career surveys understate. Delaware City Refinery PBF Energy (the substantial Delaware City ~190K barrel/day refinery + the substantial PBF Energy 4-refinery network + the substantial Delaware City refining process welder + the substantial Delaware City ASME Section IX + API 510 pressure vessel + API 570 piping + the substantial Delaware City prevailing wage + the substantial Delaware City Boilermakers Local 13 + UA Local 74 + the substantial Delaware City pre-1957 Tidewater Oil + post-2010 PBF acquisition) supports specialized refinery welder work — Delaware City senior refinery welders clear $72-118K + OT with ASME + API 510 + API 570 + refining prevailing wage. DuPont/Chemours/Corteva Wilmington (the substantial DuPont ~6K Wilmington employees post-2017 DowDuPont merger + 2019 split + the substantial Chemours ~3.5K Wilmington employees post-2015 spinoff + the substantial Corteva Agriscience ~3K Wilmington post-2019 + the substantial DuPont Experimental Station + Chestnut Run + the substantial DuPont Edge Moor titanium dioxide TiO2 plant + the substantial DuPont Newport + the substantial DuPont chemical process welder + ASME stainless + sanitary + the substantial DuPont historic 1802 founding by Eleuthère Irénée du Pont) supports specialized chemical process welder work — DuPont/Chemours/Corteva chemical welders clear $68-108K with ASME stainless + sanitary + GMP. AstraZeneca Wilmington (~3.5K AstraZeneca DE employees + the substantial AstraZeneca pharma stainless + sanitary welder + ASME BPE + Class 100/1000 cleanroom + GMP + the substantial AstraZeneca post-2024 COVID-19 vaccine + Imfinzi + Tagrisso) supports specialized pharma welder work. Dover AFB (~6K Dover AFB personnel + the substantial 436th Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy strategic airlift maintenance + the substantial 512th Airlift Wing reserve C-17 Globemaster III + the substantial Dover AFB cleared welder + AWS D17.1 aerospace + cleared facility + the substantial Dover AFB Port Mortuary) supports specialized aerospace cleared welder work. Port of Wilmington Diamond State Port Corporation (the substantial Port of Wilmington largest US Atlantic coast banana + fruit import port + the substantial Port of Wilmington container + bulk shipping + the substantial Port of Wilmington shipyard welder) supports specialized port welder work. Boilermakers Local 13 Philadelphia PA cross-border + United Association Plumbers Pipefitters Local 74 Wilmington + UA Local 690 Philadelphia cross-border + IBEW Local 313 Wilmington + Ironworkers Local 451 Wilmington + Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Philadelphia cross-border + the substantial DE building trades operate substantial collective bargaining at DE industrial + refining + chemical + pharma + aerospace prevailing wage rates — DE is NOT a Right-to-Work state, meaning union security clauses are permitted + the substantial DE building trades retain prevailing-wage public works contracts. AWS Certified Welder + 6G + API 1104 + ASME Section IX + AWS D1.1 + AWS D17.1 aerospace + ASME BPE biopharmaceutical + API 510 + API 570 + cleared facility cert drive 30-60% wage premium. DTCC Wilmington + Stanton + Dover + Owens + Boilermakers Local 13 Philadelphia apprenticeship pipeline. DE progressive 2.2-6.6% + DE 0% state sales tax + DE NO estate tax (post-2018 repeal) + DE NOT a RTW state anchor the DE welder proposition.

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