Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $69,140 +35.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.24
10th percentile $50,450
90th percentile $87,530
Employed locally 770
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,450
    25th
    $58,800
    50th (median)
    $69,140
    75th
    $82,310
    90th
    $87,530

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 70% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 30% 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
    Hawaii $76,970
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $70,360
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $65,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $64,510
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $63,370
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $62,200

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$102,420
    Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$79,890
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,240
    Machinists$78,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$69,010
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$72,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Bremerton, WA is $33.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Bremerton, WA is 35.6% 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 Bremerton?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $50,450 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,800.