Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $48,690 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $38,420
90th percentile $61,700
Employed locally 120
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,420
    25th
    $40,610
    50th (median)
    $48,690
    75th
    $51,020
    90th
    $61,700

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 68% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tuscaloosa, AL $82,250
    Washington $78,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $78,460
    Alaska $76,860
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $76,860
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $74,910

    Nearby metros — Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $66,190
    Columbus, OH $50,750
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $47,880
    Ohio $47,830
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $47,460
    Cleveland, OH $47,050

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Akron, OH is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Akron, OH is 3.5% above the national median of $47,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Akron?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,420 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,610.