Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,040 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.54
10th percentile $43,900
90th percentile $61,900
Employed locally 1,000
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,900
    25th
    $47,720
    50th (median)
    $51,040
    75th
    $58,930
    90th
    $61,900

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,970
    Machinists$50,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,180
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Northwest Minnesota is $24.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Northwest Minnesota is 0.1% above 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $43,900 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,720.