How much does a Welder make in Maryland?

BLS puts the average Welder pay in Maryland at $64,410 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Maryland, after federal taxes, FICA, and Maryland state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $49,936 annually ($4,161/month).

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

On a $64,410 salary in Maryland, your take-home pay is approximately $49,936/year or $4,161/month. Federal tax: $5,549. State tax: $2,696. FICA: $4,927. MD county tax (2.25% assumed): $1,302.

Is $64,410 a good Welder salary?

$64,410 is the BLS average Welder pay in Maryland, 13% above the US average of $56,760 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Maryland earn between $48,150 and $77,810.

How do Maryland taxes affect Welder salaries?

Maryland levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $64,410 is $2,696. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 22.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Welders?

In Maryland, the top 10% earn over $95,280 and the bottom 10% under $40,590 (BLS, May 2025). 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 Maryland 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 Maryland (2026)

Average Welder pay in Maryland

$64,410/year

≈ $31/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $48,150–$77,810

US average: $56,760

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$49,936/year

$4,161/month · effective tax rate 22.47%

Federal $5,549
State $2,696
MD county (2.25% min.) $1,302
FICA $4,927
Take-home

Pay by role in Maryland

Senior Nuclear Plant Welder (ASME Section IX)$105,000–$165,000 w/OT
Senior Pipefitter / Pipe Welder (UA Local 5)$95,000–$145,000 w/OT
Senior Aerospace / Defense Welder$95,000–$165,000 w/OT
Senior Pressure Vessel / Boiler Welder$95,000–$155,000 w/OT
Senior Structural Welder (Construction)$82,000–$120,000 w/OT
Senior Shipbuilding Welder (Sparrows Point)$78,000–$115,000 w/OT

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$49,936
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,161
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,921
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$24/hr
Federal Tax	$5,549
State Tax	$2,696
MD County Tax (2.25% min.)	$1,302
FICA Taxes	$4,927
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.47%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Welders earn the same — not even close

Maryland's welder market is anchored by Lockheed Martin facility welding (Bethesda HQ campus plus Hagerstown + Middle River legacy sites), Constellation Energy nuclear power generation welding (Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant Lusby MD — requires substantial ASME Section IX certified welding), Sparrows Point legacy shipbuilding + steel (Baltimore Tradepoint Atlantic redevelopment of legacy Bethlehem Steel site), Aberdeen Proving Ground military vehicle welding, plus substantial pressure vessel + structural welding at MD commercial + industrial sites. The 2025 OT deduction applies through 2028.

Senior Nuclear Plant Welder (ASME Section IX)

$105,000–$165,000 w/OT

Constellation Energy Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant · ASME Section IX cert + NRC-licensed welder premium

Senior Pipefitter / Pipe Welder (UA Local 5)

$95,000–$145,000 w/OT

Industrial process piping welding · pharma + chemical + petroleum · ASME B31.3 specialty

Senior Aerospace / Defense Welder

$95,000–$165,000 w/OT

Lockheed Martin defense fabrication · cleared aerospace welding · TS clearance premium

Senior Pressure Vessel / Boiler Welder

$95,000–$155,000 w/OT

Constellation Energy boilers · Hopkins Hospital + UMMS boilers · power plant · ASME Section IX certs

Senior Structural Welder (Construction)

$82,000–$120,000 w/OT

Whiting-Turner + Clark Construction structural steel · MD Stadium Authority projects

Senior Shipbuilding Welder (Sparrows Point)

$78,000–$115,000 w/OT

Tradepoint Atlantic + smaller shipyard work · legacy Bethlehem Steel skill base

Welder (Mid-Level, 3-7 yrs)

$58,000–$85,000 w/OT

Functional welder at MD commercial + industrial sites · post-cert journeyman track

Apprentice / Entry-Level Welder (0-2 yrs)

$38,000–$55,000

Lincoln Tech Columbia + Anne Arundel CC + Hopkins TIG cert programs · pipeline · cert in progress

Welding Inspector (CWI / AWS)

$85,000–$135,000

AWS Certified Welding Inspector · construction QC + nuclear QC · NDT specialty premium

Welding Engineer / Foreman

$95,000–$155,000

WPS development + procedure qualification · process engineering for fabrication shops

Worth knowing: Constellation Energy Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant (Lusby MD) is the structural depth feature most national welder-career surveys understate. Calvert Cliffs operates two pressurized water reactor (PWR) units totaling ~1,800 MW capacity — one of the country's largest nuclear power plants. Nuclear plant welding work requires ASME Section IX certification plus NRC-licensed welder qualifications for primary loop + reactor vessel welding work — senior nuclear plant welders $105-165K w/OT plus periodic refueling outage premium. The 24-month refueling outage cycles drive massive concentrated welding demand windows where contract nuclear welders accumulate substantial OT. Tradepoint Atlantic (the redevelopment of the legacy Bethlehem Steel Sparrows Point campus, ~3,300 acres) has been transformed into a major intermodal logistics + industrial campus since 2014 — substantial structural + shipbuilding + heavy fabrication welding work continues. Lockheed Martin Bethesda HQ plus the historic Middle River + Hagerstown facilities support aerospace + defense welding plus cleared work premium. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028 — at $25K OT premium a single filer's deduction caps at $12,500, about $2,750 at 22% (up to about $5,500 on a joint return's $25,000 cap). Maryland adds nothing: the deduction sits below the federal line Maryland starts from. The MD combined effective rate at senior welder comp ($120K, Montgomery County 3.20% piggyback) is ~7.95%.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Welders in Maryland and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Maryland 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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