Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $48,680 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.5% vs the national median of $51,000. An estimated 6,750 welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $44,860 to $51,980 depending on location.
$48,680
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$51,980
Highest paying metro
$44,860
Lowest paying metro
6,750
Employed in Kentucky
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | $51,980 | $46,130 | $51,980 | 470 |
| Lexington, KY | $51,260 | $44,930 | $63,400 | 500 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $50,170 | $49,150 | $63,140 | 500 |
| Owensboro, KY | $50,080 | $43,370 | $50,080 | 450 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $49,890 | $45,780 | $58,810 | 2,380 |
| West Kentucky | $49,100 | $41,410 | $60,310 | 500 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $47,750 | $41,530 | $59,580 | 320 |
| East Kentucky | $46,020 | $37,390 | $59,990 | 170 |
| South Central Kentucky | $45,690 | $37,880 | $50,690 | 800 |
| Central Kentucky | $44,860 | $37,290 | $53,880 | 660 |