Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $61,530 +30.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.58
10th percentile $38,220
90th percentile $70,160
Employed locally 40
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,220
    25th
    $49,500
    50th (median)
    $61,530
    75th
    $66,720
    90th
    $70,160

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 74% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 26% 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
    Cedar Rapids, IA $50,670
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $50,410
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $50,060
    Idaho $47,550
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $47,450
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $46,310

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,330
    Bakers $37,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Boise City, ID is $29.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.73 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City 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 Boise City, ID is 30.7% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,220 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,500.