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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $51,280 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.65
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $74,290
Employed locally 2,760
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $44,830
    50th (median)
    $51,280
    75th
    $62,220
    90th
    $74,290

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 53% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 47% 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 Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,120
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,280
    Helpers--Production Workers$39,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Austin, TX is $24.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Austin, TX is 0.5% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,830.