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

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

Median annual salary $49,730 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.91
10th percentile $29,030
90th percentile $73,650
Employed locally 250
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,030
    25th
    $37,910
    50th (median)
    $49,730
    75th
    $55,280
    90th
    $73,650

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,360
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$30,270
    Helpers--Production Workers$37,440
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43,800
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$37,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Southwest Alabama is $23.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Southwest Alabama is 2.5% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $29,030 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,910.