Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $45,200 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.73
10th percentile $32,070
90th percentile $63,220
Employed locally 300
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,070
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $45,200
    75th
    $55,040
    90th
    $63,220

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 71% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 29% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,750
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,010
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,000
    Machinists$48,650
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Wichita Falls, TX is $21.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 11.4% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $32,070 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.