Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $52,220 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.11
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $79,410
Employed locally 540
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $45,910
    50th (median)
    $52,220
    75th
    $67,050
    90th
    $79,410

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 62% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 38% 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
    Greenville, NC $59,540
    Carson City, NV $59,070
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,700
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $57,920
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $57,520
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $56,950

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,050
    Production Workers, All Other $44,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,650
    Sewing Machine Operators $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Reno, NV is $25.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Reno, NV is 2.4% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,910.