Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $54,970 +16.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.43
10th percentile $31,190
90th percentile $84,570
Employed locally 60
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,190
    25th
    $39,730
    50th (median)
    $54,970
    75th
    $73,730
    90th
    $84,570

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 56% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 44% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $52,740
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,220
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,230

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Austin, TX is $26.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.66 or more per hour.

    Is Austin 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 Austin, TX is 16.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,190 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,730.