California · USD
California welder rates
Welder charge-out here is B-pressure and welder-with-rig. The rig truck is a different line from the ticket. These are fully loaded T&M hours, not a shop wage. In California, the welder central reference is $150 USD/hr (range $125 USD to $170 USD, as of 2026-08). That figure is a reference estimate for labor charge-out. Nearby-book checks: Nevada central reference $120 USD/hr, and Oregon central reference $130 USD/hr. These are public reference figures, not a quote. Bill the rate on the signed project sheet.
Prices in USD. Public T&M reference ranges, not wages or a quote.
California welder
Central reference $150 USD/hr (USD), range $125 USD to $170 USD. Effective month 2026-08.
Labor charge-out in USD/hr. Geographic scope: California.
Operator not stated. Fuel not stated.
Book effective month 2026-08. Stored source "reference". No separate review date is on file.
California is an original book row. It is a reference estimate, not a Texas-scaled model, and the book does not record an observed survey, sample size, or reviewer for this number.
This page lists 2 classes. The figure above is only Welder (B-Pressure), not a single price for every welder.
Illustration, not a quote: 8 hours at the central reference is 8 × $150 USD = $1,200 USD. Bill the signed project rate instead.
| Trade | Low | Central | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Welder (B-Pressure) Pressure welding; rate typically excludes rig. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $125 USD | $150 USD | $170 USD |
Welder with Rig Truck B-pressure welder including welding rig truck. Labor charge-out · USD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $170 USD | $195 USD | $220 USD |
Use your agreed rates on every daily ticket.
These public ranges are a benchmark. SubTrack stores the rates you agreed with the client on a project rate sheet. Crews apply those rates to labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors on the daily ticket. The same figures carry into reporting and the billing documents you send.
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California welder FAQ
What is the welder rate in California?
California welder central reference is $150 USD/hr (low $125 USD, high $170 USD, effective 2026-08). It is a reference estimate for labor charge-out. It is not a wage.
Does this California labor line include overtime?
The published range is a straight-time style labor charge-out. Overtime, shift, and standby rules belong on the project rate sheet.
Can I put this California welder number on an invoice?
No. This is a public reference figure. SubTrack rate sheets lock your welder class and premiums to the daily ticket so the field bills what the client signed.
How does California compare nearby?
Nevada central reference $120 USD/hr. Oregon central reference $130 USD/hr