Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $54,650 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.27
10th percentile $42,750
90th percentile $83,110
Employed locally 5,670
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,750
    25th
    $47,690
    50th (median)
    $54,650
    75th
    $66,030
    90th
    $83,110

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 65% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 35% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $55,910
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,220
    Tucson, AZ $51,410
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $49,680
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $48,860
    Yuma, AZ $48,050

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150
    Machinists $59,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Phoenix, AZ is $26.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 7.2% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $42,750 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,690.