Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary (2025)
Based on 416,210 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $39,240 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $46,790 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $53,750 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $63,010 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $77,530 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$39K
25th
$47K
Median
$54K
75th
$63K
90th
$78K
Highest Paying States for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $80,100 |
| Hawaii | $77,430 |
| Wyoming | $67,990 |
| Connecticut | $66,800 |
| Washington | $66,340 |
| Massachusetts | $65,050 |
| North Dakota | $64,880 |
| Nevada | $64,590 |
| Maryland | $64,410 |
| Louisiana | $63,750 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Alaska at an average of $80,100 per year, while Louisiana has an average of $63,750 — a difference of $16,350. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 416,210 workers were employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $56,760 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-4121