Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$51,000
↑ 42.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 42.0% since 2011 ($35,920 → $51,000)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $51,000
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.0% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,000 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $48,940 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $47,540 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $47,010 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | $44,190 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | $42,490 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | $41,380 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | $40,240 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | $39,390 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | $38,150 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $37,420 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $36,720 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | $36,300 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | $35,920 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.