$50+ - https://forum.millerwelds.com/forum/welding-discussions/17739-how-much-to-charge-for-small-welding-jobs
But, fabricators don't get paid a lot as employees - [1] - $17 national average?
Salary.com - Median Welder/Fabricator III is $30/hour. [2]
Payscale.com - Average welder - $20 - [3]
Zip recruiter - says $18/hr - [4]
It is low typically around $18 - but can be higher for skills, leadership, ability to travel. [5]
Around $19/hr average in 2017 - [6]
Missouri - $18 median, $27 top 10%. [7]

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