SOC 51-4122 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Arizona
Arizona · 1 metro areas compared
In Arizona the median wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders reaches $70,150 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Arizona the median wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders reaches $70,150 a year. That is 46.4% more than the national median of $47,920. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $51,020 and $77,380. The lowest tenth earn under $46,390, while the highest tenth earn more than $96,720.
Employment stands at 280, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 44 states with published data for this occupation, Arizona ranks 1st by median wage. Phoenix leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $75,200. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 259th of 712 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,390 | −3.2% |
| 25th | $51,020 | +6.5% |
| Median (50th) | $70,150 | +46.4% |
| 75th | $77,380 | +61.5% |
| 90th | $96,720 | +101.8% |
| Mean | $68,030 | +42.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $75,200 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $70,150 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$70,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,662US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,150 a year, 46.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,390 to $96,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 44 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $75,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $70,150, or $33.72 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 $47,920, so pay in Arizona is 46.4% 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 Arizona earns more than $96,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,390 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 Phoenix, at $75,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. 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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