Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers Salary in Kentucky
Median Annual Salary
$49,260
$23.68/hr
Salary Range
$37,400 – $64,630
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
7,360
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.2%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$55,348
real purchasing power
3.4% below the national median ($51,000)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$37,400 (entry)$49,260 (median)$64,630 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+24.3%
$10,960 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $51,980 | 470 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $51,260 | 500 |
| Elizabethtown | $50,170 | 500 |
| Owensboro | $50,080 | 450 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $49,890 | 2,380 |
| Paducah | $47,750 | 320 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.