Salary guide, May 2025
Lead Welder pay in Fargo, ND-MN
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The median annual wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Fargo, ND-MN was $61,140 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $52,260 and $64,130.
The Fargo, ND-MN median is $7,390 above the national median of $53,750, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Lead Welder is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about fargo, ND-MN?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,660 | $52,260 | $61,140 | $64,130 | $74,230 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.43 | $25.13 | $29.39 | $30.83 | $35.69 |
BLS estimated 690 workers employed in this occupation in Fargo, ND-MN. Location quotient: 1.73.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.87 | $22.50 | $25.84 | $30.29 | $37.28 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Lead Welder median is $61,140. The all-occupations median in Fargo, ND-MN is $51,050. Ratio: 1.20 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.73 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $50,650 | $60,360 | $62,120 |
| May 2025 | $52,260 | $61,140 | $64,130 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, Fargo, ND-MN. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $58,200 | $51,240 to $65,270 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $62,820 | $56,830 to $68,160 |
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