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

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

Median annual salary $46,040 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $35,310
90th percentile $73,890
Employed locally 310
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,310
    25th
    $35,840
    50th (median)
    $46,040
    75th
    $56,610
    90th
    $73,890

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,470
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$37,130
    Production Workers, All Other$36,720
    Machinists$50,320
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Northeast Louisiana is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Northeast Louisiana is 9.7% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $35,310 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,840.