Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Iowa earn a median salary of $49,323 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.3% vs the national median of $51,000. An estimated 10,070 welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $46,590 to $52,420 depending on location.
$49,323
Avg median salary in Iowa
$52,420
Highest paying metro
$46,590
Lowest paying metro
10,070
Employed in Iowa
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
inWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Iowa | $52,420 | $46,800 | $60,540 | 2,010 |
| Dubuque, IA | $51,590 | $48,130 | $59,470 | 310 |
| Des Moines, IA | $50,950 | $48,620 | $59,800 | 890 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $50,900 | $47,890 | $56,510 | 430 |
| Ames, IA | $49,310 | $49,290 | $57,650 | 260 |
| Northeast Iowa | $49,140 | $44,990 | $58,090 | 1,160 |
| Iowa City, IA | $49,080 | $46,230 | $57,400 | 100 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,020 | $45,980 | $57,800 | 490 |
| Southwest Iowa | $47,840 | $44,560 | $52,130 | 680 |
| Waterloo, IA | $47,630 | $45,700 | $58,860 | 600 |
| Northwest Iowa | $47,410 | $45,550 | $54,380 | 1,630 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $46,590 | $46,400 | $49,590 | 1,510 |