SOC 51-4122 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is $47,050 per year ($22.62/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $39,478 and $55,869 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $66,186 per year. There are approximately 36,290 welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $17.20 | $35,776 |
| P25 | $18.98 | $39,478 |
| P50MEDIAN | $22.62 | $47,050 |
| P75 | $26.86 | $55,869 |
| P90 | $31.82 | $66,186 |
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 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is $47,050 per year ($22.62/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $39,478 and $55,869 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is $66,186 per year ($31.82/hr). The 75th percentile is $55,869 per year.
Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn approximately $35,776 per year ($17.20/hr). The 25th percentile is $39,478 per year.
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