Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $58,870 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.31
10th percentile $45,420
90th percentile $107,890
Employed locally 220
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,420
    25th
    $48,650
    50th (median)
    $58,870
    75th
    $72,990
    90th
    $107,890

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 63% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 37% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,280
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,100
    Bakers$38,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $28.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 15.4% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $45,420 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,650.