SOC 51-4121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — Vallejo
Vallejo, CA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Vallejo, CA comes to $63,860 a year, ahead of the national median of $53,750 by 18.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Vallejo, CA comes to $63,860 a year, ahead of the national median of $53,750 by 18.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $52,110 and $79,520. The lowest tenth earn under $46,550, while the highest tenth earn more than $87,730.
Employment stands at 280, or 1.9 jobs per thousand held locally. San Francisco leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,320. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 202nd of 366 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,550 | −13.4% |
| 25th | $52,110 | −3.1% |
| Median (50th) | $63,860 | +18.8% |
| 75th | $79,520 | +47.9% |
| 90th | $87,730 | +63.2% |
| Mean | $68,110 | +26.7% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $64,320 | 1,990 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $64,140 | 1,050 | |
| 3 | Napa | $62,890 | 70 | |
| 4 | San Diego | $62,560 | 2,940 | |
| 5 | El Centro | $58,350 | 70 | |
| 6 | Salinas | $58,240 | 200 | |
| 7 | Bakersfield | $57,360 | 800 | |
| 8 | Sacramento | $57,290 | 1,530 | |
| 9 | Santa Rosa | $56,720 | 260 | |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $56,160 | 7,850 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vallejo run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $63,860 buys what $57,687 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,687US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,860 a year, 18.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,550 to $87,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $64,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Vallejo, CA?
The median annual wage is $63,860, or $30.70 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 Vallejo, CA is 18.8% 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 Vallejo, CA earns more than $87,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,550 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 San Francisco, at $64,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Vallejo, CA. 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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