pay ?

Date 12-09-2008 19:22

a good fitter/welder should be in the 18-22 range in a non union shop, in the las vegas area.
But work is slowing down in vegas. layoffs are happening.

By Lawrence (*****)

Date 12-09-2008 19:47

Hey Js

I'm in Wisconsin and there is a good market for welders in the centeral (Milwaukee) and northern areas (Appleton/Sturgeon Bay)

Journey level wages prolly range from 18-20 depending on process and experience. Some higher and some a bit lower until you prove yourself.

Go here and type in "welder" and you will see several hundred opportunities.
http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/JobNet/mapWI.htm

By js1369

Date 12-10-2008 00:30

thanks Lawrence, I have only been doing fit-up for about 2 years now. I guess here in Oklahoma if the sop thinks you are good at one thing they try to have you stay with it.

By Tommyjoking (****)

Date 12-10-2008 14:18

in shop .....The average based on what I have been offered for "general" fitting/welding all over the US is about $20 for the last 5 years for experienced help. If you add full boat fabrication to that resume ....$25 to 27.50 on the outside. Add machining and you might can pull more in small specialized companies.

I want to go back to piece/inch based pay I made a helluva lot more money when I competed directly with my peers then by the hour.