Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $55,910 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.88
10th percentile $38,750
90th percentile $116,890
Employed locally 60
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,750
    25th
    $41,530
    50th (median)
    $55,910
    75th
    $84,750
    90th
    $116,890

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 95% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 5% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $54,650
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,220
    Tucson, AZ $51,410
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $49,680
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $48,860
    Yuma, AZ $48,050

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $60,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $54,880
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,190
    Bakers $35,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Sierra Vista, AZ is $26.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.89 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries?

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 9.6% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $38,750 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,530.