Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers Salary in Pennsylvania
Median Annual Salary
$50,860
$24.45/hr
Salary Range
$38,620 – $67,010
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
16,060
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.2%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$52,004
real purchasing power
0.3% below the national median ($51,000)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$38,620 (entry)$50,860 (median)$67,010 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+24.3%
$10,960 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $56,110 | 4,030 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $53,790 | 400 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $53,170 | 740 |
| Reading | $52,520 | 840 |
| York-Hanover | $51,370 | 750 |
| Pittsburgh | $51,080 | 2,740 |
| Chambersburg | $51,040 | 460 |
| Gettysburg | $50,710 | 70 |
| Lebanon | $50,380 | 300 |
| Altoona | $49,880 | 140 |
| Lancaster | $49,650 | 1,060 |
| State College | $49,470 | 110 |
| Williamsport | $49,190 | 220 |
| Erie | $48,310 | 640 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $48,190 | 500 |
| Johnstown | $46,230 | 180 |
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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.