Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,240 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.44
10th percentile $44,200
90th percentile $87,440
Employed locally 260
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,200
    25th
    $48,000
    50th (median)
    $61,240
    75th
    $77,360
    90th
    $87,440

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$47,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,790
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31,720
    Bakers$36,780
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Arizona is $29.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Arizona is 20.1% above 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $44,200 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,000.