Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $47,813 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.6% vs the national median of $47,060. An estimated 2,140 welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $40,710 to $53,930 depending on location.
$47,813
Avg median salary in California
$53,930
Highest paying metro
$40,710
Lowest paying metro
2,140
Employed in California
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $53,930 | $45,110 | $67,330 | 80 |
| San Jose, CA | $52,470 | $47,520 | $60,890 | 400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $51,590 | $46,490 | $59,970 | 320 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,640 | $39,820 | $56,760 | 190 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,560 | $46,500 | $53,990 | 40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,890 | $40,430 | $52,090 | 830 |
| Oxnard, CA | $43,710 | $39,610 | $51,950 | 80 |
| Riverside, CA | $40,710 | $34,420 | $47,420 | 200 |