SOC 51-4121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM · 3 metro areas compared
At $52,820, median pay for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Santa Fe, NM tracks the national median of $53,750 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $52,820, median pay for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Santa Fe, NM tracks the national median of $53,750 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,280 and $61,180. The lowest tenth earn under $43,370, while the highest tenth earn more than $78,710.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.19 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Farmington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $57,440. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 141st of 254 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,370 | −19.3% |
| 25th | $49,280 | −8.3% |
| Median (50th) | $52,820 | −1.7% |
| 75th | $61,180 | +13.8% |
| 90th | $78,710 | +46.4% |
| Mean | $57,320 | +6.6% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmington | $57,440 | 500 | |
| 2 | Albuquerque | $49,980 | 510 | |
| 3 | Las Cruces | $47,520 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Santa Fe run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $52,820 goes as far as $57,289 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,289US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,820 a year, 1.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,370 to $78,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Farmington, at $57,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Santa Fe, NM?
The median annual wage is $52,820, or $25.39 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 Santa Fe, NM is 1.7% 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 Santa Fe, NM earns more than $78,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,370 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 Farmington, at $57,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Santa Fe, NM. 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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