Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 20 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $50,297 per year on average across 20 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.4% vs the national median of $51,000. An estimated 16,460 welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $46,230 to $56,110 depending on location.
$50,297
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$56,110
Highest paying metro
$46,230
Lowest paying metro
16,460
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $56,110 | $48,390 | $62,470 | 4,030 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $53,790 | $48,150 | $60,920 | 400 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $53,170 | $46,450 | $60,960 | 740 |
| Reading, PA | $52,520 | $48,860 | $57,440 | 840 |
| York, PA | $51,370 | $46,180 | $59,160 | 750 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,080 | $46,470 | $59,570 | 2,740 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $51,040 | $48,790 | $58,580 | 460 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $50,710 | $48,780 | $57,330 | 70 |
| Lebanon, PA | $50,380 | $46,420 | $56,000 | 300 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $50,030 | $45,880 | $56,230 | 1,410 |
| Altoona, PA | $49,880 | $46,280 | $52,460 | 140 |
| Lancaster, PA | $49,650 | $47,020 | $58,020 | 1,060 |
| State College, PA | $49,470 | $43,800 | $51,000 | 110 |
| Williamsport, PA | $49,190 | $45,860 | $58,300 | 220 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $48,780 | $43,610 | $54,930 | 810 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $48,770 | $44,750 | $53,800 | 870 |
| Erie, PA | $48,310 | $46,020 | $58,850 | 640 |
| Scranton, PA | $48,190 | $43,730 | $56,440 | 500 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $47,260 | $43,330 | $57,580 | 190 |
| Johnstown, PA | $46,230 | $38,690 | $49,140 | 180 |