New York · USD
New York welder rates
Also called B-pressure welder, welder with rig, combo welder. Rates by SubTrack.
New York rates are among the highest in the book, especially on NYC civil. Prevailing wage and access can sit above a public median. Use these USD T&M ranges as a check, then lock the number the client signed. 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 New York, a welder typically bills $150 /hr (range $130 to $175, as of 2026-08). For a check against nearby markets, New Jersey sits at $140 /hr, and Pennsylvania sits at $120 /hr. These are public benchmarks. Your billable number lives on a SubTrack rate sheet.
Prices in USD. Fully loaded T&M charge-out, not wages.
New York welder
| Trade | Unit | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Welder (B-Pressure) Pressure welding; rate typically excludes rig. | /hr | $130 | $150 | $175 |
Welder with Rig Truck B-pressure welder including welding rig truck. | /hr | $175 | $200 | $225 |
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New York welder FAQ
What is the welder rate in New York?
New York welder charge-out is about $150 /hr (low $130, high $175, as of 2026-08). Also searched as B-pressure welder, welder with rig, combo welder. This is a fully loaded T&M range, not a wage.
Is this a rental or a T&M charge-out in New York?
A T&M charge-out. Fuel, attachments, and mobilization are often extra. NY, NYC and Upstate jobs still need the number that is on your sheet, not only this median.
Can I put this New York welder number on an invoice?
No. This is a public benchmark. SubTrack rate sheets lock your welder class and premiums to the LEM so the field bills what the client signed.
How does New York compare nearby?
New Jersey median $140 /hr. Pennsylvania median $120 /hr
The index is a benchmark. Rate sheets are how you bill.
Rates shows public charge-out ranges. SubTrack rate sheets lock your crew numbers into a template the field actually bills from, on every LEM.
One template, every job
Labor, equipment, materials, and subs live in one sheet. Assign it to a project and tickets read the same numbers.
OT and markup apply themselves
Standby, overtime, and markup rules ride with the sheet. The field does not retype them.
The client sees what they signed
Line items match the agreed rates. Fewer disputes, faster approvals.
Project rate sheet
Labor · assigned to the job
| Position | Reg. rate | OT rate |
|---|---|---|
| Foreman | $72/hr | $108/hr |
| Operator | $68/hr | $102/hr |
| Laborer | $35/hr | $52.50/hr |