SOC 51-4122 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $44,370 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $47,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $44,370 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $47,920. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,900 and $47,980. The lowest tenth earn under $35,310, while the highest tenth earn more than $53,450.
Within the state, Provo records the highest median at $37,040. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 461st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,310 | −26.3% |
| 25th | $35,900 | −25.1% |
| Median (50th) | $44,370 | −7.4% |
| 75th | $47,980 | +0.1% |
| 90th | $53,450 | +11.5% |
| Mean | $44,280 | −7.6% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provo | $37,040 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salt Lake City sit close to the national average, so $44,370 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$44,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,863US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,370 a year, 7.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,310 to $53,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Provo, at $37,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median annual wage is $44,370, or $21.33 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 Salt Lake City, UT is 7.4% 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 Salt Lake City, UT earns more than $53,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,310 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 Provo, at $37,040 per year.
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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