Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary
The median welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in the United States is $47,920 per year ($23.04/hour). Salaries range from $36,860 at the entry level to $66,540+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 31,600 welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 9% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 Β· Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$47,920
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.04
per hour
Employment
31,600
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$36,860
25th percentile
$40,560
Median
$47,920
75th percentile
$57,390
90th percentile
$66,540
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-9%
Decline
Annual Openings
3,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) βSalary Map β Click a state for details
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Top Paying States
Arizona
$70K
+46%
Alaska
$63K
+31%
Washington
$59K
+23%
Illinois
$59K
+23%
Oregon
$59K
+22%
Wisconsin
$58K
+20%
Minnesota
$58K
+20%
Nebraska
$57K
+20%
Missouri
$56K
+17%
New Jersey
$54K
+12%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $70,150 | +46.4% |
| Alaska | $62,700 | +30.8% |
| Washington | $58,990 | +23.1% |
| Illinois | $58,840 | +22.8% |
| Oregon | $58,650 | +22.4% |
| Wisconsin | $57,640 | +20.3% |
| Minnesota | $57,560 | +20.1% |
| Nebraska | $57,280 | +19.5% |
| Missouri | $56,210 | +17.3% |
| New Jersey | $53,680 | +12.0% |
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $82,250 | +71.6% |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $75,200 | +56.9% |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $74,910 | +56.3% |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $66,570 | +38.9% |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $64,380 | +34.3% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $64,120 | +33.8% |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $61,700 | +28.8% |
| Boise City, ID | $61,530 | +28.4% |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,600 | +26.5% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $60,180 | +25.6% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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