Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,030 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.06
10th percentile $39,580
90th percentile $59,500
Employed locally 1,410
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,580
    25th
    $45,880
    50th (median)
    $50,030
    75th
    $56,230
    90th
    $59,500

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,140
    Machinists $55,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,400
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $24.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.36 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries?

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 1.9% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $39,580 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,880.