Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $24,590 -51.8% vs national
Median hourly $11.82
10th percentile $20,240
90th percentile $33,080
Employed locally 30
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,240
    25th
    $20,810
    50th (median)
    $24,590
    75th
    $29,850
    90th
    $33,080

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sewing Machine Operators$20,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$26,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$36,270
    Bakers$21,000
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$20,470
    Production Workers, All Other$23,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Puerto Rico is $11.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Puerto Rico is 51.8% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $20,240 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,810.