Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $45,960 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $35,860
90th percentile $61,890
Employed locally 760
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,860
    25th
    $38,490
    50th (median)
    $45,960
    75th
    $53,550
    90th
    $61,890

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 72% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 28% 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
    Odessa, TX $60,840
    Midland, TX $59,220
    Corpus Christi, TX $56,490
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $54,120
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,810
    Victoria, TX $52,920

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $34,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Waco, TX is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Waco, TX 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $35,860 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,490.