Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $49,070 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.59
10th percentile $35,220
90th percentile $74,650
Employed locally 340
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,220
    25th
    $39,750
    50th (median)
    $49,070
    75th
    $58,580
    90th
    $74,650

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 82% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 18% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$39,770
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,580
    Bakers$28,880
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in College Station, TX is $23.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in College Station, TX is 3.8% below 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $35,220 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,750.