Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $48,310 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $37,680
90th percentile $80,890
Employed locally 640
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,680
    25th
    $46,020
    50th (median)
    $48,310
    75th
    $58,850
    90th
    $80,890

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 79% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 21% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $61,380
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,340
    Napa, CA $58,920
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,870
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $56,110
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,810

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,880
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,330
    Machinists$48,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$36,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Erie, PA is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Erie, PA is 5.3% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $37,680 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,020.