Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$47,060
↑ 35.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 35.3% since 2011 ($34,770 → $47,060)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $47,060
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,060 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $45,350 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $44,920 | +16.4% |
| 2021 | $38,580 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | $39,410 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | $38,310 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $37,670 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | $37,190 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | $36,980 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | $36,150 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | $35,180 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $34,410 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | $34,720 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | $34,770 | — |
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.