Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,770 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.29
10th percentile $39,610
90th percentile $99,130
Employed locally 210
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,610
    25th
    $49,110
    50th (median)
    $56,770
    75th
    $76,960
    90th
    $99,130

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$58,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,820
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,230
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34,690
    Bakers$31,700
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in East-Central Montana is $27.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.77 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries?

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in East-Central Montana is 11.3% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $39,610 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,110.