SOC 51-4122 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Maryland
Maryland nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maryland, MD is $62,990 per year, well above the national median of $47,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maryland, MD is $62,990 per year, well above the national median of $47,920. The gap of 31.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $37,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,760 to $64,610.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Baltimore leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $40,150. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 137th of 353 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,210 | −22.3% |
| 25th | $45,760 | −4.5% |
| Median (50th) | $62,990 | +31.4% |
| 75th | $64,610 | +34.8% |
| 90th | $64,610 | +34.8% |
| Mean | $55,520 | +15.9% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $40,150 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $62,990 buys what $59,990 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 25.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,990US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,990 a year, 31.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,210 to $64,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $40,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maryland, MD?
The median annual wage is $62,990, or $30.29 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 Maryland, MD is 31.4% 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 Maryland, MD earns more than $64,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,210 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 Baltimore, at $40,150 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Maryland, MD. 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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