Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $67,560 +32.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.48
10th percentile $50,050
90th percentile $115,370
Employed locally 1,160
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,050
    25th
    $57,250
    50th (median)
    $67,560
    75th
    $82,280
    90th
    $115,370

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 43% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 57% 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 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,240

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in San Jose, CA is $32.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in San Jose, CA is 32.5% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $50,050 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,250.