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

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

Median annual salary $53,770 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.85
10th percentile $34,940
90th percentile $66,350
Employed locally 880
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,940
    25th
    $45,490
    50th (median)
    $53,770
    75th
    $59,200
    90th
    $66,350

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $28,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,560
    Machinists $56,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,850
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,340
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $28,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Southwest Louisiana is $25.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 5.4% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $34,940 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,490.