Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | California | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $47,180 | $47,060 | +0.3% vs US |
| State Rank | #24 of 44 states | ||
| Employment | 2,310 jobs | 36,290 jobs | 6.4% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in California
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,840 | $18.19 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,620 | $19.53 |
| Median | $47,180 | $22.68 |
| 75th Percentile | $56,270 | $27.05 |
| 90th Percentile | $69,330 | $33.33 |
