Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $44,380 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.34
10th percentile $37,310
90th percentile $51,440
Employed locally 280
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,310
    25th
    $39,400
    50th (median)
    $44,380
    75th
    $51,440
    90th
    $51,440

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 64% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 36% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $78,460
    Washington $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
    Tuscaloosa, AL $82,250
    Alaska $76,860
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $76,860
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $64,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,140
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,910

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,390
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,560
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Birmingham, AL is $21.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.70 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL is 5.7% below 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,310 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,400.