Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $49,320 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $31,380
90th percentile $76,640
Employed locally 350
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,380
    25th
    $41,890
    50th (median)
    $49,320
    75th
    $63,100
    90th
    $76,640

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 82% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 18% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,450
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,350
    Alaska $75,140
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,140
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,560
    Vallejo, CA $62,720

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$53,050
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,190
    Helpers--Production Workers$34,850
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$38,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 3.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $31,380 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,890.