Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $52,790 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.38
10th percentile $37,920
90th percentile $76,670
Employed locally 1,660
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,920
    25th
    $45,500
    50th (median)
    $52,790
    75th
    $64,590
    90th
    $76,670

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 77% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 23% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,400
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $63,990
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $56,240
    Kansas City, MO-KS $52,920
    Jackson, MS $52,460
    Clarksville, TN-KY $51,760

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$57,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$67,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,550
    Machinists$47,570
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Wichita, KS is $25.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Wichita, KS is 3.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $37,920 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,500.