Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Kentucky
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Kentucky | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $57,590 | $47,060 | +22.4% vs US |
| State Rank | #6 of 44 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 2,400 jobs | 36,290 jobs | 6.6% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $42,420 | $20.39 |
| 25th Percentile | $49,120 | $23.62 |
| Median | $57,590 | $27.69 |
| 75th Percentile | $70,490 | $33.89 |
| 90th Percentile | $73,720 | $35.44 |
