The typical salary range for underwater welding is between $54,000 and $58,000 a year. Underwater welders can make as much as $93,000 a year or much more. The average hourly wage of underwater welders is about $26.
An underwater welder's salary often depends on the employer, location, depth of the dive and diver experience. Underwater welding is a very challenging and dangerous profession, and an individual must be highly trained and also be in great physical condition. Training for underwater welding usually lasts five months and the individual can be sent to international locations to perform work for oil service companies.