SOC 51-4121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Tallahassee, FL is $47,130 a year, trailing the national median of $53,750 by 12.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Tallahassee, FL is $47,130 a year, trailing the national median of $53,750 by 12.3%. Half of workers earn between $44,620 and $56,970. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,300 and the ninetieth at $63,690.
The area has 220 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Naples leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,440. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 227th of 380 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,300 | −28.7% |
| 25th | $44,620 | −17.0% |
| Median (50th) | $47,130 | −12.3% |
| 75th | $56,970 | +6.0% |
| 90th | $63,690 | +18.5% |
| Mean | $50,540 | −6.0% |
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 | Orlando | $50,200 | 2,020 | |
| 10 | Palm Bay | $49,930 | 600 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tallahassee run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $47,130 buys what $45,580 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,580US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,130 a year, 12.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,300 to $63,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 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 Tallahassee, FL?
The median annual wage is $47,130, or $22.66 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 Tallahassee, FL is 12.3% 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 Tallahassee, FL earns more than $63,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,300 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 220 jobs in this occupation in Tallahassee, 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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