Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $46,130 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.18
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $74,520
Employed locally 540
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $46,130
    75th
    $58,430
    90th
    $74,520

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 69% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,400
    Lima, OH $83,100
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,450
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,350
    Urban Honolulu, HI $77,350
    Hawaii $76,970

    Nearby metros — Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $60,840
    Midland, TX $59,220
    Corpus Christi, TX $56,490
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $54,120
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,810
    Victoria, TX $52,920

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,790
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$36,910
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Amarillo, TX is $22.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.67 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries?

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Amarillo, TX is 9.5% below the national median of $51,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.