Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $52,220 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.11
10th percentile $44,920
90th percentile $66,230
Employed locally 260
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,920
    25th
    $47,340
    50th (median)
    $52,220
    75th
    $61,490
    90th
    $66,230

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 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
    Hawaii $76,970
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $70,360
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,140
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $65,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $64,510
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $63,370

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,910
    Food Batchmakers$45,380
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$43,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Yakima, WA is $25.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Yakima, WA is 2.4% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $44,920 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,340.