What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Structural Rig Welder?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Structural Rig Welder jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Whitehorse, YT (55.8% above average), followed by Haines Junction, YT and North Cowichan, BC. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Whitehorse, YT $79,061 $6,588 $1,520 $38.01 Haines Junction, YT $78,744 $6,562 $1,514 $37.86 North Cowichan, BC $78,513 $6,542 $1,509 $37.75 Duncan, BC $78,211 $6,517 $1,504 $37.60 Oak Bay, BC $78,068 $6,505 $1,501 $37.53 Victoria, BC $77,738 $6,478 $1,494 $37.37 Alberton, PE $77,012 $6,417 $1,481 $37.02 Courtenay, BC $76,805 $6,400 $1,477 $36.93 Saint John, NB $76,300 $6,358 $1,467 $36.68 Kelowna, BC $76,140 $6,345 $1,464 $36.61

Structural Rig Welder

Structural Rig Welder Salary

Q: How much does a Structural Rig Welder make?

The average annual pay for a structural rig welder in the United States is $50,730 a year — that works out to approximately $24.39 an hour. The middle 80% of Structural Rig Welders earn between $40,000 (10th percentile) and $62,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Structural Rig Welder Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$50,730

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Ohio

$49,000

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How much does a Structural Rig Welder make?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Structural Rig Welder in the United States is $50,730 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $24.39 an hour. This is the equivalent of $975/week or $4,227/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $69,000 and as low as $31,000, the majority of Structural Rig Welder salaries currently range between $43,000 (25th percentile) to $56,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $62,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Structural Rig Welder varies greatly (by as much as 13500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Structural Rig Welder in your area makes on average $49,000 per year, or $1,730 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $50,730. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Structural Rig Welder salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Structural Rig Welder jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Structural Rig Welder Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Structural Rig Welder job is above the national average. Topping the list is Whitehorse, YT, , with Haines Junction, YT, and North Cowichan, BC, close behind in the second and third positions. North Cowichan, BC, beats the national average by $27,783 (54.8%), and Whitehorse, YT, furthers that trend with another $28,331 (55.8%) above the $50,730 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Structural Rig Welder appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Whitehorse, YT, and Kelowna, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Structural Rig Welder role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Whitehorse, YT	$79,061	$6,588	$1,520	$38.01
Haines Junction, YT	$78,744	$6,562	$1,514	$37.86
North Cowichan, BC	$78,513	$6,542	$1,509	$37.75
Duncan, BC	$78,211	$6,517	$1,504	$37.60
Oak Bay, BC	$78,068	$6,505	$1,501	$37.53
Victoria, BC	$77,738	$6,478	$1,494	$37.37
Alberton, PE	$77,012	$6,417	$1,481	$37.02
Courtenay, BC	$76,805	$6,400	$1,477	$36.93
Saint John, NB	$76,300	$6,358	$1,467	$36.68
Kelowna, BC	$76,140	$6,345	$1,464	$36.61

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Structural Rig Welder Jobs in the U.S.

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