Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Cheyenne, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cheyenne, WY

Median annual salary $52,400 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.19
10th percentile $42,110
90th percentile $75,820
Employed locally 170
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,110
    25th
    $48,380
    50th (median)
    $52,400
    75th
    $68,290
    90th
    $75,820

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 67% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 33% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $75,390
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $66,560
    Wyoming $66,070
    Casper, WY $60,150
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $48,100

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61,780
    Bakers$29,570
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56,840
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Cheyenne, WY is $25.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Cheyenne, WY is 2.7% 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 Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $42,110 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,380.