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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $45,910 -10% vs national
Median hourly $22.07
10th percentile $41,550
90th percentile $66,390
Employed locally 60
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,550
    25th
    $42,570
    50th (median)
    $45,910
    75th
    $51,170
    90th
    $66,390

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 67% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 33% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,360
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $51,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $66,310
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,180
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $64,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Hanford, CA is $22.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Hanford, CA is 10% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $41,550 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,570.