SOC 51-4121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — Connecticut
Connecticut · 4 metro areas compared
In Connecticut the median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers is $64,880 a year, which is 20.7% higher than the national figure of $53,750.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Connecticut the median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers is $64,880 a year, which is 20.7% higher than the national figure of $53,750. Half of workers earn between $49,240 and $81,590. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $43,590 and the ninetieth at $87,980.
The area has 1,790 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.39 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Connecticut ranks 3rd by median wage. Hartford leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $75,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 343rd of 674 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,590 | −18.9% |
| 25th | $49,240 | −8.4% |
| Median (50th) | $64,880 | +20.7% |
| 75th | $81,590 | +51.8% |
| 90th | $87,980 | +63.7% |
| Mean | $66,800 | +24.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford | $75,040 | 670 | |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $63,440 | 210 | |
| 3 | New Haven | $61,630 | 180 | |
| 4 | Waterbury | $52,710 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $64,880 buys what $62,625 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,625US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,880 a year, 20.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,590 to $87,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,790 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hartford, at $75,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $64,880, or $31.19 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 Connecticut is 20.7% 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 Connecticut earns more than $87,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,590 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 Hartford, at $75,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,790 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut. 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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