Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,810 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.18
10th percentile $30,130
90th percentile $60,270
Employed locally 470
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,130
    25th
    $31,580
    50th (median)
    $37,810
    75th
    $51,540
    90th
    $60,270

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $32,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,520
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,600
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,290
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $31,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make per hour in Southeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Southeast Alabama is $18.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.65 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama above or below average for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries?

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Southeast Alabama is 25.9% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $30,130 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,580.