Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers Salary in North Carolina
Median Annual Salary
$49,860
$23.97/hr
Salary Range
$38,800 – $70,500
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
12,020
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.2%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$53,383
real purchasing power
2.2% below the national median ($51,000)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$38,800 (entry)$49,860 (median)$70,500 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+24.3%
$10,960 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $59,540 | 270 |
| Rocky Mount | $58,770 | 290 |
| Fayetteville | $57,410 | 130 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $54,080 | 1,100 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $53,760 | 3,720 |
| Asheville | $52,830 | 330 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $50,610 | 300 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $49,990 | 30 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $49,310 | 1,200 |
| Burlington | $49,190 | 150 |
| Wilmington | $47,830 | 280 |
| Winston-Salem | $46,520 | 1,310 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $46,480 | 430 |
| Goldsboro | $42,970 | 120 |
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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.