Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $58,720 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.23
10th percentile $42,050
90th percentile $84,250
Employed locally 880
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,050
    25th
    $47,730
    50th (median)
    $58,720
    75th
    $69,950
    90th
    $84,250

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 87% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 13% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $62,800
    Vallejo, CA $62,720
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,240
    Casper, WY $60,150

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,800
    Bakers $42,510
    Production Workers, All Other $37,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Bakersfield, CA is $28.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 15.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $42,050 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,730.