SOC 51-4121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Orlando, FL is $50,200 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 Orlando, FL is $50,200 per year, close to the national median of $53,750 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $45,940 and $59,630. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,520 and the ninetieth at $68,780.
Employment stands at 2,020, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $56,440. Of the 609 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 335th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,520 | −26.5% |
| 25th | $45,940 | −14.5% |
| Median (50th) | $50,200 | −6.6% |
| 75th | $59,630 | +10.9% |
| 90th | $68,780 | +28.0% |
| Mean | $54,220 | +0.9% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $56,440 | 180 | |
| 2 | Miami | $54,590 | 3,510 | |
| 3 | Panama City | $53,350 | 250 | |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $52,410 | 580 | |
| 5 | Port St. Lucie | $52,270 | 290 | |
| 6 | North Port | $51,820 | 910 | |
| 7 | Crestview | $50,710 | 120 | |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $50,640 | 1,420 | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $49,930 | 600 | |
| 10 | Tampa | $49,930 | 2,520 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $50,200 buys what $48,549 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,549US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,200 a year, 6.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,520 to $68,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,020 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $56,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $50,200, or $24.13 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 Orlando, FL is 6.6% lower. 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 Orlando, FL earns more than $68,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,520 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 Naples, at $56,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,020 jobs in this occupation in Orlando, FL. 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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