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

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

Median annual salary $45,930 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $36,100
90th percentile $58,760
Employed locally 1,420
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,100
    25th
    $38,800
    50th (median)
    $45,930
    75th
    $48,860
    90th
    $58,760

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,010
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,170
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$37,780
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Southeast Oklahoma is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 9.9% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $36,100 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,800.