Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $55,880 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.87
10th percentile $46,590
90th percentile $81,340
Employed locally 1,570
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,590
    25th
    $47,620
    50th (median)
    $55,880
    75th
    $64,260
    90th
    $81,340

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 59% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 41% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $62,800
    Vallejo, CA $62,720
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,240
    Casper, WY $60,150

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,080
    Production Workers, All Other$37,900
    Bakers$39,730
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Sacramento, CA is $26.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Sacramento, CA is 9.6% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $46,590 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,620.