Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $41,980 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.18
10th percentile $30,120
90th percentile $61,360
Employed locally 130
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,120
    25th
    $35,220
    50th (median)
    $41,980
    75th
    $54,170
    90th
    $61,360

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 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
    Odessa, TX $60,840
    Midland, TX $59,220
    Corpus Christi, TX $56,490
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $54,120
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,810
    Victoria, TX $52,920

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$29,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$31,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$53,440
    Bakers$28,350
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$29,760
    Production Workers, All Other$36,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Laredo, TX is $20.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Laredo, TX is 17.7% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $30,120 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,220.