Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,090 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $30,430
90th percentile $58,960
Employed locally 1,780
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,430
    25th
    $38,290
    50th (median)
    $46,090
    75th
    $52,310
    90th
    $58,960

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $30,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,540
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,870
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,600
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Northeast Alabama is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Northeast Alabama is 9.6% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $30,430 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,290.