SOC 51-4121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — Bend
Bend, OR · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Bend, OR is $56,910 per year, close to the national median of $53,750 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Bend, OR is $56,910 per year, close to the national median of $53,750 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $49,460 and $62,380. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,690 and the ninetieth at $71,590.
Employment stands at 330, or 3.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Albany records the highest median at $62,790. Of the 377 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 221st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,690 | −11.3% |
| 25th | $49,460 | −8.0% |
| Median (50th) | $56,910 | +5.9% |
| 75th | $62,380 | +16.1% |
| 90th | $71,590 | +33.2% |
| Mean | $56,870 | +5.8% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bend run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $56,910 buys what $55,039 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,039US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,910 a year, 5.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,690 to $71,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albany, at $62,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Bend, OR?
The median annual wage is $56,910, or $27.36 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $53,750, so pay in Bend, OR is 5.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bend, OR earns more than $71,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,690 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Albany, at $62,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Bend, OR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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