Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $52,220 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.11
10th percentile $38,750
90th percentile $80,870
Employed locally 60
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,750
    25th
    $47,530
    50th (median)
    $52,220
    75th
    $65,140
    90th
    $80,870

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 75% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 25% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $55,910
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $54,650
    Tucson, AZ $51,410
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $49,680
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $48,860
    Yuma, AZ $48,050

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,340
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,800
    Bakers $39,420
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $49,390
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Flagstaff, AZ is $25.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 2.4% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $38,750 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,530.