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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $54,120 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.02
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $78,760
Employed locally 1,960
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $47,370
    50th (median)
    $54,120
    75th
    $73,330
    90th
    $78,760

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 83% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 17% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,810
    Victoria, TX $52,920
    Longview, TX $51,290

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$97,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,260
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$98,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,080
    Helpers--Production Workers$34,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Beaumont, TX is $26.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Beaumont, TX is 6.1% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,370.