--- title: "Welder Jobs in St. Louis, MO | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/welder/locations/st-louis-mo" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:00:15.986Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/welder/locations/st-louis-mo" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/welder/locations/st-louis-mo/data.json"] --- Welder market brief · St. Louis, MO # Welder Jobs in St. Louis, MO 28 welder openings are live in the St. Louis, MO area from 19 employers, led by Aerotek, Southside Temporaries, and Sonaca. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600–$53,212 a year (median $47,840), from the 68% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+St.+Louis%2C+MO)[Browse all Welder markets](/jobs/welder) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 28 : Live welder openings currently tracked in the St. Louis market. **Companies hiring** : 19 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $47,840 : 68% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Apprentice](/jobs/welder/locations/st-louis-mo/apprentice)6 jobs [Journeyman](/jobs/welder/locations/st-louis-mo/journeyman)5 jobs Level coverage is 39%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 28 Hiring employers 19 Salary coverage 68% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 19 11 companies · $45,240 median Established employers 5 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $41,600 P50 $47,840 P75 $53,212 P90 $56,120 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live welder listings in St. Louis - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+St.+Louis%2C+MO)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare welder opportunities in St. Louis, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 28 live roles tracked in this market. - 19 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+St.+Louis%2C+MO)[Compare other markets](/jobs/welder) ## A practical market plan for Welder in St. Louis Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 28 welder openings across 19 employers establish the current St. Louis opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Aerotek is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the St. Louis market view into active employers and representative welder openings Employer activity · 19 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Aerotek logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.aerotek.com.ico&sig=BG3-8gyQjuiWcesFn_zMrVn2yFmfoKpLSXXM08pAvMw) AerotekStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/aerotek)[![Southside Temporaries logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.southsidetemporaries.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F03%2Fsouthside_temp_fav-300x300.png&sig=eYD-av22mPpHtEpYjq1JuOHafETiNttVjfrVJ3aX6Iw) Southside TemporariesStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/southside-temporaries)[![Sonaca logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sonaca.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F05%2Fcropped-favicon_bis-180x180.png&sig=7MaLfkghV23wEVuGt2WFTgPWUYHeYC-g_Mdv130s9xI) SonacaTop of market2Open roles](/company/sonaca)[![Steelcon logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wixstatic.com%2Fmedia%2F5cd5c0_7f0743cfe503406c9af4a8794b0bd42e%257Emv2.jpg%2Fv1%2Ffill%2Fw_180%252Ch_180%252Clg_1%252Cusm_0.66_1.00_0.01%2F5cd5c0_7f0743cfe503406c9af4a8794b0bd42e%257Emv2.jpg&sig=HM8KErlhHWlEs47wAfog44vsZvpig8WV73PPKW58Pz8) SteelconStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/steelcon)[![Amsted Rail logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amstedrail.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fcropped-ARX_Favicon_01-180x180.png&sig=pophCOQ6pvrxdgHWZJWAUWiyjmDO8zPGrWV88e0jFzQ) Amsted RailStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/amsted-rail)[![Arizon Companies logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.squarespace-cdn.com%2Fcontent%2Fv1%2F69a999782204b129200385b5%2F94bec820-783b-467e-a49d-7fd0a6acc928%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=0OqwHuspkKVWfKF7K70pR-AYs7wgZletFtYnk6JYYe4) Arizon CompaniesStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/arizon-companies)[![Central Stone Company logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcentralstone.com%2Fcms%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F07%2Fcentral-stone.png) Central Stone CompanyTop of market1Open roles](/company/central-stone-company)[![CGB Enterprises, Inc. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcgb.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F10%2Fcropped-Favicon-180x180.png&sig=Wrp7KjXjHYqbvBY760vXSxc--9FFLkUau4sUPIdcnxQ) CGB Enterprises, Inc.Established employers1Open roles](/company/cgb-enterprises-inc) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 28 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Forming FabricatorLive roleSonacaSaint Charles, MissouriPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/forming-fabricator-at-sonaca-a614867a-00b5-51ac-a2a1-fe4d0d8692d7)[Forming Fabricator - 2nd ShiftLive roleSonacaSaint Charles, MissouriPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/forming-fabricator-2nd-shift-at-sonaca-fa3a227c-e9dd-58a5-8bfd-85978b50a66e)[WelderLive roleAerotekSaint Louis, Missouri$41,600Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/welder-at-aerotek-e79f0559-2223-5137-84be-ef25a8378b5e)[WelderLive roleAerotekSaint Louis, Missouri$41,600Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/welder-at-aerotek-dca5e426-9172-57ab-aef2-f3afc6d0a447)[Structural Steel Fitter/WelderLive roleTAD PGS, Inc.Saint Louis, MissouriPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/structural-steel-fitter-welder-at-tad-pgs-inc-614716c1-0563-5e4a-a265-f4e29438f4aa)[WelderLive roleAerotekOakville, Missouri$41,600Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/welder-at-aerotek-7d6d4256-f2bf-5616-bf19-eb158b24852c)[MIG WelderEntry-levelAerotekSaint Peters, Missouri$54,000Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/mig-welder-at-aerotek-f76c60dc-e729-5aa0-a304-fca75fde248a)[Shipyard WelderLive roleCGB Enterprises, Inc.Saint Louis, Missouri$53,414Posted Oct 26, 2026](/job/shipyard-welder-at-cgb-enterprises-inc-f839f499-fc90-5528-8049-5d0831f15ad2) #### More welder openings in St. Louis - [Welder / Fabricator - MIG, TIG, Stick · Express Employment Professionals](/job/welder-fabricator-mig-tig-stick-at-express-employment-professionals-8c0cd202-053a-5631-a99d-34bfa40c90b7) - [Welder · Aerotek](/job/welder-at-aerotek-15f0b9eb-6334-5159-8f5b-424c880daa16) - [Welder · Aerotek](/job/welder-at-aerotek-3d78bf11-1d06-5af0-9a28-7a5322d1d60d) - [Container Shop Welder · Republic](/job/container-shop-welder-at-republic-970df558-970c-5fc9-b060-426471bc6192) - [WELDER 3RD SHIFT · Southside Temporaries](/job/welder-3rd-shift-at-southside-temporaries-71db9d92-1b49-53cf-86e5-e78cbc0d2096) - [Welder (Travel) · MasTec Communications Group](/job/welder-travel-at-mastec-communications-group-ca795a9a-e192-574f-b33f-880096e12a2a) - [Welder (Travel) · MasTec](/job/welder-travel-at-mastec-f3c6f3d7-cf48-54da-a997-999aa3727ca4) - [Welder | Pay Increase · HireLevel](/job/welder-pay-increase-at-hirelevel-ba6314ba-d766-588c-adb3-37e479dcd303) - [Fabrication Welder/Maintenance · Central Stone Company](/job/fabrication-welder-maintenance-at-central-stone-company-dbd6fa03-d483-5318-8bf0-c5010fb02652) - [Structural Welder · Steelcon](/job/structural-welder-at-steelcon-81326865-32c9-5886-8529-15fc93827fe3) - [Parts Fabricator - Steel Fabrication · Steelcon](/job/parts-fabricator-steel-fabrication-at-steelcon-f6130161-96bb-521c-8cef-afa220deb5e2) - [Welder · Pharmaworks](/job/welder-at-pharmaworks-d56b176b-81db-522f-aa47-eb92d78ef81b) - [Welding Specialist · Amsted Rail](/job/welding-specialist-at-amsted-rail-943d2692-c770-5f25-9d84-30fd9c47aa28) - [2nd Shift Welder · QPS Employment Group](/job/2nd-shift-welder-at-qps-employment-group-a1dc5106-9294-59a8-bcb0-312f0d3dccbe) - [Welder/Fabricator · Arizon Companies](/job/welder-fabricator-at-arizon-companies-6cbd3bd5-e2bb-5a5b-b31c-041cec8b3195) - [Welder - fit up skills desirable · Seyer Industries](/job/welder-fit-up-skills-desirable-at-seyer-industries-39dd89c4-5219-5877-a5ea-0eeed5f45f1c) [Explore all 28 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+St.+Louis%2C+MO) ## Welder jobs in St. Louis: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many welder jobs are open in St. Louis? Metaintro tracks 28 live welder openings from 19 employers in the St. Louis, MO area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do welder jobs in St. Louis pay? The median posted salary is $47,840 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $41,600 to $53,212. Based on the 68% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for welder jobs in St. Louis? Aerotek, Southside Temporaries, Sonaca, and Steelcon have the most open welder roles here right now, out of 19 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Welder demand around St. Louis. [Columbia, MO](/jobs/welder/locations/columbia-mo)[Peoria, IL](/jobs/welder/locations/peoria-il)[Evansville, IN](/jobs/welder/locations/evansville-in)[Springfield, MO](/jobs/welder/locations/springfield-mo) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the St. Louis market. [Machinist](/jobs/machinist/locations/st-louis-mo)[Maintenance Technician](/jobs/maintenance-technician/locations/st-louis-mo)[All roles in St. Louis](/jobs/locations/st-louis-mo) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. [Apprentice Welder](/jobs/welder/locations/st-louis-mo/apprentice)[Journeyman Welder](/jobs/welder/locations/st-louis-mo/journeyman) Built for career movement ## Turn the St. Louis welder market into your next move. Use live demand, employer, level, and compensation signals to focus your welder search where the market is active now. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Welder+jobs+in+St.+Louis%2C+MO)[Get started free](/signup) - MatchCompare live roles against your current evidence. - PositionTurn proof projects into role-specific applications. - ImproveUse market feedback to keep the skill plan current. [Return to navigation](#main-navigation)