SOC 51-4121 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers is $51,002 per year ($24.52/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $45,573 and $61,610 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $75,858 per year. There are approximately 424,040 welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $18.33 | $38,126 |
| P25 | $21.91 | $45,573 |
| P50MEDIAN | $24.52 | $51,002 |
| P75 | $29.62 | $61,610 |
| P90 | $36.47 | $75,858 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers is $51,002 per year ($24.52/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $45,573 and $61,610 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers is $75,858 per year ($36.47/hr). The 75th percentile is $61,610 per year.
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn approximately $38,126 per year ($18.33/hr). The 25th percentile is $45,573 per year.
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