Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $52,830 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.40
10th percentile $40,960
90th percentile $71,050
Employed locally 330
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,960
    25th
    $45,980
    50th (median)
    $52,830
    75th
    $64,760
    90th
    $71,050

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 76% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 24% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,350
    Anchorage, AK $64,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,940
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,700
    Greenville, NC $59,540

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,240
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,610
    Machinists$47,130
    Production Workers, All Other$38,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Asheville, NC is $25.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Asheville, NC is 3.6% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $40,960 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,980.