Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $47,150 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $31,220
90th percentile $77,430
Employed locally 90
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,220
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $47,150
    75th
    $57,520
    90th
    $77,430

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 85% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 15% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,450
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,350
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $75,390
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $70,360
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $70,280
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $66,560

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $55,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,370
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,260
    Bakers $29,530
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Las Cruces, NM is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 7.5% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $31,220 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.