Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $48,050 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $37,580
90th percentile $67,780
Employed locally 140
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,580
    25th
    $40,640
    50th (median)
    $48,050
    75th
    $58,210
    90th
    $67,780

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 80% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 20% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $55,910
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $54,650
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,220
    Tucson, AZ $51,410
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $49,680
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $48,860

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,110
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,530
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,520
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $44,360
    Production Workers, All Other $33,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Yuma, AZ is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Yuma, AZ is 5.8% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $37,580 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,640.