The average salary for a welders, cutters, solderers, and brazer in the United States is $52,640, but the range typically falls between $42,760 and $59,900. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.31, with a range between $20.56 and $28.8.
There are approximately 421,730 people employed as a welders, cutters, solderers, and brazer in the United States. With Texas, California, Ohio employing the highest number of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers.The state with the best pay for a welders, cutters, solderers, and brazer is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $79,210, while Tennessee has the lowest average annual salary of $45,440.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,830 | $17.71 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,760 | $20.56 |
| Median | $48,940 | $23.53 |
| 75th Percentile | $59,900 | $28.8 |
| 90th Percentile | $72,970 | $35.08 |
The salary of a welders, cutters, solderers, and brazer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a welders, cutters, solderers, and brazer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers are Alaska, Hawaii, District of Columbia, Wyoming, Washington while the worst states are Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama, West Virginia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $31,700 | $47,750 | $66,560 |
| Alaska | $55,570 | $79,210 | $106,700 |
| Arizona | $38,640 | $52,440 | $72,260 |
| Arkansas | $34,600 | $46,370 | $62,800 |
| California | $39,610 | $59,170 | $80,900 |
| Colorado | $40,120 | $56,670 | $74,830 |
| Connecticut | $37,170 | $60,590 | $81,150 |
| Delaware | $40,040 | $57,910 | $80,050 |
| District of Columbia | $50,320 | $66,860 | $77,670 |
| Florida | $35,710 | $49,250 | $64,600 |
| Georgia | $35,060 | $47,430 | $63,000 |
| Hawaii | $48,350 | $75,590 | $104,260 |
| Idaho | $35,190 | $47,750 | $61,950 |
| Illinois | $35,460 | $50,160 | $66,500 |
| Indiana | $36,530 | $49,330 | $64,000 |
| Iowa | $39,010 | $50,100 | $59,990 |
| Kansas | $37,500 | $50,530 | $65,390 |
| Kentucky | $35,260 | $47,950 | $62,230 |
| Louisiana | $39,070 | $59,690 | $83,460 |
| Maine | $41,600 | $55,780 | $65,200 |
| Maryland | $40,090 | $59,780 | $86,020 |
| Massachusetts | $43,210 | $61,300 | $80,060 |
| Michigan | $35,340 | $48,560 | $63,800 |
| Minnesota | $43,180 | $56,130 | $70,260 |
| Mississippi | $35,010 | $51,190 | $66,120 |
| Missouri | $36,660 | $49,820 | $68,900 |
| Montana | $38,740 | $52,190 | $74,510 |
| Nebraska | $38,370 | $50,840 | $63,800 |
| Nevada | $35,930 | $56,320 | $84,040 |
| New Hampshire | $40,480 | $57,160 | $75,750 |
| New Jersey | $37,560 | $61,000 | $90,020 |
| New Mexico | $35,530 | $55,960 | $86,050 |
| New York | $39,120 | $59,480 | $81,530 |
| North Carolina | $37,800 | $51,100 | $65,960 |
| North Dakota | $42,130 | $58,740 | $74,340 |
| Ohio | $36,480 | $49,510 | $62,710 |
| Oklahoma | $36,390 | $49,530 | $63,810 |
| Oregon | $42,580 | $56,650 | $75,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,070 | $52,030 | $65,030 |
| Rhode Island | $45,510 | $63,110 | $97,740 |
| South Carolina | $37,440 | $48,370 | $62,930 |
| South Dakota | $36,710 | $46,700 | $58,420 |
| Tennessee | $35,890 | $45,440 | $58,590 |
| Texas | $34,490 | $53,410 | $77,760 |
| Utah | $38,480 | $54,660 | $74,320 |
| Vermont | $37,540 | $52,330 | $65,020 |
| Virginia | $38,270 | $55,540 | $77,010 |
| Washington | $45,710 | $62,150 | $79,810 |
| West Virginia | $31,950 | $50,040 | $83,500 |
| Wisconsin | $42,240 | $52,910 | $62,400 |
| Wyoming | $45,920 | $65,730 | $91,380 |
Even between cities, the salary of a welders, cutters, solderers, and brazer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is Fairbanks, AK with an average salary of $85,020.The city with the lowest average salary for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area, AL with an average salary of $39,740.
Areas with highest average salaries for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
Areas with lowest average salaries for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
The number of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers has increased by 24,180. On average, the number of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers has been increasing by 1.5% each year. The salary of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers has increased by $5,950. On average, the salary of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers has been increasing by 3.2% each year.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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