Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $48,660 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $40,700
90th percentile $69,830
Employed locally 1,040
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,700
    25th
    $45,120
    50th (median)
    $48,660
    75th
    $58,780
    90th
    $69,830

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 68% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 32% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $62,800
    Vallejo, CA $62,720
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,240
    Casper, WY $60,150

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $37,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,340
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,980
    Production Workers, All Other $35,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Fresno, CA is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Fresno, CA is 4.6% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $40,700 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,120.