Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $56,830 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.32
10th percentile $44,920
90th percentile $77,450
Employed locally 220
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,920
    25th
    $47,650
    50th (median)
    $56,830
    75th
    $64,720
    90th
    $77,450

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,150
    Bakers $38,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Santa Maria, CA is $27.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 11.4% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $44,920 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,650.