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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $48,340 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $73,580
Employed locally 2,340
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $39,320
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $59,690
    90th
    $73,580

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 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
    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 Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,550
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,420
    Bakers $34,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in San Antonio, TX is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in San Antonio, TX is 5.2% 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 Antonio?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,320.