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

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

Median annual salary $60,840 +19.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.25
10th percentile $39,570
90th percentile $79,410
Employed locally 800
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,570
    25th
    $47,750
    50th (median)
    $60,840
    75th
    $79,030
    90th
    $79,410

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 86% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 14% 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
    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
    Longview, TX $51,290

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,450
    Machinists $57,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,650
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,470
    Helpers--Production Workers $38,460
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Odessa, TX is $29.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Odessa, TX is 19.3% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $39,570 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,750.