Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Occupation

$47,060
National Median Salary
$22.62
Median Hourly Wage
36,290
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$35,780
$39,480
$47,060
$55,870
$66,190

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+33.8%
10 Year Change
$35,180
2014 Median
$47,060
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Industry Annual Median Employment
Utilities $94,100 120
Metal Ore Mining $83,010 60
Mining (except Oil and Gas) $82,980 70
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $78,440 180
Chemical Manufacturing $76,210 70

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Top Paying States for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

State Annual Median Employment
Washington $78,460 70
Alaska $76,860 60
Louisiana $66,660 200
Maryland $62,560 240
Minnesota $57,830 360

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Utilities Metal Ore Mining Mining (except Oil and Gas) Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Chemical Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Engineering Services Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing