Pipe Welder Jobs in Mobile, AL
Weld marine pipe systems to code — carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, copper-nickel.
What pipe welders earn around Mobile
Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics for Mobile, AL Metro Area, via the U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop. Cost of living here runs about 12% below the national average — your paycheck goes further. AMS pays competitive marine-industry rates — specific pay is discussed when you apply.
What a pipe welder does at AMS
Pipe welders join and repair the piping systems that run through a ship — welding carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper-nickel to ASME, AWS, and ABS code. The work is precise: reading isometric drawings, fitting spools, running TIG and stick in every position including 6G, and passing hydro and X-ray testing. It's the craft behind every pipe and structural project AMS delivers.
Marine work in the Mobile market
Mobile County is one of the largest shipbuilding centers on the Gulf Coast — Austal USA builds Navy vessels on the Mobile River, Alabama Shipyard runs a major repair yard nearby, and the marine trade runs south through Chickasaw and Theodore down to the boatbuilding town of Bayou La Batre, where Metal Shark and Steiner build for the Coast Guard and the commercial fleet. It's home ground for AMS, whose base sits just across the bay in Loxley, and crews are working here now.
- Austal USA
- Alabama Shipyard
- World Marine of Alabama
- Metal Shark & Steiner Shipyard (Bayou La Batre)
- MMIF & Silver Ships (Theodore)
Named as public-record market activity — where marine work happens in this area, not a statement of AMS contracts.
- Metro population
- 413,162
- Median household income
- $58,119
- Average commute
- 26 min
- Cost of living (US = 100)
- 87.797
Source: U.S. Census ACS · BEA.
Pipe Welder jobs in Mobile — FAQ
How much do pipe welders make in Mobile, AL?
In the Mobile, AL Metro Area, pipe welders earn a median of about $29.53 per hour — typically $21.33–$35.83 per hour (BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics via the U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop). AMS pays competitive marine-industry rates; the pay for a specific role is discussed when you apply.
Does AMS hire pipe welders in Mobile?
Yes. AMS has crews working the Mobile market and hires pipe welders for shipbuilding and ship repair. Apply through our Employment / Job Application page and tell us your trade and experience.
What do I need to get hired as a pipe welder?
Welding roles generally require current certification and the ability to pass a weld test. All roles require the ability to pass a shipyard safety orientation and a drug screen, and a TWIC card is often needed for yard access. Bring your certifications and experience — apply and an AMS representative will go over the specifics.
Is travel or per-diem work available?
AMS staffs marine projects across the Gulf Coast, and travel with per-diem is common in this trade. If you're open to traveling for the right job, note it on your application — it opens up more work.
Ready to work as a pipe welder in Mobile?
Tell us your trade and experience — an AMS representative will follow up. Résumé optional.