Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $54,170 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.04
10th percentile $43,830
90th percentile $64,580
Employed locally 30
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,830
    25th
    $48,580
    50th (median)
    $54,170
    75th
    $61,340
    90th
    $64,580

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 74% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 26% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,840
    Albany, OR $60,820
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,110
    Glens Falls, NY $59,820
    Kingston, NY $58,990

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bakers $35,630
    Machinists $60,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,140
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Ithaca, NY is $26.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Ithaca, NY is 6.2% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $43,830 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,580.