SOC 51-4121 · May 2025 · United States
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers across the United States is $53,750 per year, measured over 416,210 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $80,840.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Pay for this occupation varies by 68.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $80,840 and Arkansas pays $47,970.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $80,840 | 790 | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $79,000 | 520 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $64,880 | 1,790 | |
| 4 | Wyoming | $63,820 | 1,850 | |
| 5 | Washington | $63,020 | 7,720 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $62,570 | 2,830 | |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $62,360 | 1,110 | |
| 8 | Louisiana | $62,250 | 13,690 | |
| 9 | Maine | $62,220 | 1,690 | |
| 10 | North Dakota | $62,000 | 2,590 |
States with the most Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 52,000 | $53,340 | |
| 2 | California | 26,060 | $58,060 | |
| 3 | Ohio | 20,330 | $50,340 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 17,850 | $52,900 | |
| 5 | Florida | 16,420 | $50,640 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 16,260 | $51,320 | |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 15,320 | $58,410 | |
| 8 | Louisiana | 13,690 | $62,250 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 13,330 | $49,990 | |
| 10 | Indiana | 13,280 | $49,730 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lima | $85,790 | 470 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $81,120 | 430 |
| 3 | Fairbanks | $80,210 | 70 |
| 4 | Baton Rouge | $78,170 | 3,690 |
| 5 | Hartford | $75,040 | 670 |
| 6 | Anchorage | $74,000 | 250 |
| 7 | Lake Charles | $72,920 | 970 |
| 8 | Bremerton | $71,720 | 740 |
| 9 | Kahului | $67,280 | 40 |
| 10 | Portland | $66,420 | 1,060 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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