Welder I pay range
State of Texas · class code 9790
- Class code
- 9790
- Pay group
- A19
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Welder I is $48,244 to $76,028 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 9790.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Welder series, which includes this class. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Performs welding work involving the fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of metals and other weldable materials.
Examples of the work
Welds, solders, brazes, cuts, and bends metal components, equipment, and/or structures. Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and schematics to determine appropriate welding methods and equipment. Inspects completed welds for compliance with specifications. Sets up and operates welding and metal fabricating machines and equipment. Designs simple components. Orders stock and maintains inventory of welding supplies. Cleans, services, and maintains welding equipment. Calculates materials and labor requirements for projects. Performs related work as assigned. DESCRIPTION OF LEVELS Examples of work and descriptions are meant to progress through the levels.
Minimum qualifications
Experience in welding or sheet metal work. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Special requirements
Professional craft certification such as National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certified or American Welding.
Quoted from the State Auditor's Office job description (series), read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes this figure in Classification Salary Schedule for Fiscal 2026-27, joined to the State's Position Classification Plan (SAO report 25-701). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay groups come from the State's Position Classification Plan, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Texas
Welder I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $6,309 | $6,309 | $75,708 to $75,708 |
| Nevada | $54,810 | $80,409 | $54,810 to $80,409 |
| Oklahoma | $27,320 | $92,199 | $27,320 to $92,199 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.