Welder Prices: How Much Do Welders Cost?

Welders and boilermakers charge an average of $90.27 per hour, according to the latest ServiceSeeking.com.au pricing data, with hourly rates starting from $60.00. Most jobs on the platform are quoted by the hour, although the final price can depend on the type of metalwork required, the size of the job and how much fabrication or installation is involved.

Keep in mind, however, that these figures can vary depending on several factors, including the job's scale and requirements.

How Are Welder Jobs Usually Quoted?

Based on quotes submitted by welders and boilermakers on ServiceSeeking:

• 81% are quoted per hour
• 19% are quoted as a total job price

Hourly pricing is more common, particularly when the amount of work can vary once the tradesperson assesses the materials, measurements, and site conditions. It can also be useful for repair and fabrication work where the exact time required is difficult to determine in advance.

For straightforward projects with a clearly defined scope, a welder or boilermaker may instead provide a fixed quote for the complete job.

Average Welder Hourly Rates

The amount you pay for welding or boilermaking work can vary depending on the type of job, materials, and level of fabrication involved. ServiceSeeking's data shows:

• Minimum hourly rate: $60.00
• Average hourly rate: $90.27

More straightforward welding work may sit towards the lower end of the range, while jobs requiring specialised fabrication, heavier materials, detailed measurements or more involved installation can take longer and cost more.

Prices on ServiceSeeking reflect jobs posted on the platform and are intended as a guide. Actual costs can vary depending on the scale and requirements of the job, materials, site conditions and the specific work involved.