How much does a Welder I make in Reading, PA? The average Welder I salary in Reading, PA is $46,571 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $41,441 and $53,342. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Welder I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welder I Salary $36,770 Reading,PA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Welder I Salary $41,441 Reading,PA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Welder I Salary $46,571 Reading,PA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Welder I Salary $53,342 Reading,PA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Welder I Salary $59,508 Reading,PA February 26, 2024
25% $41,441 10% $36,770 90% $59,508 75% $53,342 $46,571 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Building Maintenance: Maintaining, restoring, and improving the functionality of the building to ensure a safe, functional, and comfortable environment.

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Preventative Maintenance: Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.

Leadership 9.78%
Building Maintenance 0.9%
Preventative Maintenance 2.71%
Others 86.61%

Job Description for Welder I

Welder I joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques. Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process. Being a Welder I inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness. Familiar with and complies with all safety requirements and protocols for working in a hazardous environment. Additionally, Welder I may prepare the materials and set up for a welding device or robot. May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Welder I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Welder I, the upper level is Welder II and then progresses to Welder III.

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Welder I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Welder I, the highest Welder I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Welder I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Welder I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Welder I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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About Reading, Pennsylvania    Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a populati....More

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