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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $49,290 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.70
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $76,140
Employed locally 11,870
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $44,610
    50th (median)
    $49,290
    75th
    $61,590
    90th
    $76,140

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 57% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 43% 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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,490
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers$37,020
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Dallas, TX is $23.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Dallas, TX is 3.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,610.