Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $49,310 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $38,720
90th percentile $68,330
Employed locally 1,200
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,720
    25th
    $45,130
    50th (median)
    $49,310
    75th
    $60,750
    90th
    $68,330

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 78% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 22% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,350
    Anchorage, AK $64,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,940
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,700
    Greenville, NC $59,540

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,680
    Production Workers, All Other $33,910
    Sewing Machine Operators $31,160
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Greensboro, NC is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Greensboro, NC is 3.3% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $38,720 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,130.