Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $46,020 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $66,970
Employed locally 260
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $39,840
    50th (median)
    $46,020
    75th
    $56,350
    90th
    $66,970

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 70% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 30% 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
    Odessa, TX $60,840
    Midland, TX $59,220
    Corpus Christi, TX $56,490
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $54,120
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,810
    Victoria, TX $52,920

    Related occupations in San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,180
    Production Workers, All Other$44,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,190
    Machinists$47,770
    Printing Press Operators$34,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in San Angelo, TX is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in San Angelo, TX is 9.8% 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,840.