{"id":1037,"date":"2014-01-19T16:13:54","date_gmt":"2014-01-20T00:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oiljobfinder.com\/members\/?page_id=1037"},"modified":"2014-01-20T17:01:22","modified_gmt":"2014-01-21T01:01:22","slug":"pay","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oiljobfinder.com\/members\/entry-level-jobs\/welding\/pay\/","title":{"rendered":"Welder Pay &#038; Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Oil and gas companies are attracting welders from other industries because of the higher salaries they offer. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average welder ranges between $13.20 and $19.61 per hour.<\/p>\n<p>But welders who work offshore on an oil rig may start out as high as $60,000 annually, earning $100,000 or more after a few years. The American Welding Society reports that experienced underwater welders may earn $100,000 to $200,000 per year.<\/p>\n<p>Many companies provide benefits including health insurance and paid vacation. Actual salaries are determined by employer demand, geographic location, whether the drilling rig is land-based or offshore, education level, certifications, and experience. Welders are typically employed directly by the drilling company or as an employee of an independent oilfield service company.<br \/>\n<div class=\"block upgrade-block accent-2\">\r\n\r\nTo view the rest of this page, you will need to be a Premium Member.You are visiting the Members Section as a <em>Free BASIC Member<\/em>. You will only have access to a limited amount of Job Hunting Tools and Content. 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