Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, and brazing equipment to weld or join metal components.
SOC Code: 51-4121 | Category: Welding & Metalwork
National Median Salary
$51,000
$24.52/hr
Total Employment
424,040
10-Year Growth
+8.2%
Top-Paying State
Hawaii ($76,970)
+8.2% projected growth
Much faster than average (national avg: +4%, +4.2pp)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$38,130 (entry)$51,000 (median)$75,850 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+24.3%
$10,960 total
Best States for Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers
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| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HawaiiHI | $76,970 |
| 2 | AlaskaAK | $75,140 |
| 3 | WyomingWY | $66,070 |
| 4 | ConnecticutCT | $64,520 |
| 5 | WashingtonWA | $61,730 |
| 6 | MassachusettsMA | $61,710 |
| 7 | North DakotaND | $60,270 |
| 8 | LouisianaLA | $59,860 |
| 9 | New JerseyNJ | $59,630 |
| 10 | NevadaNV | $59,370 |
About Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, and brazing equipment to weld or join metal components.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers Salary by State
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