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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $46,680 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.44
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $56,850
Employed locally 100
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $38,130
    50th (median)
    $46,680
    75th
    $47,340
    90th
    $56,850

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 71% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 29% 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
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $66,190
    Columbus, OH $50,750
    Akron, OH $48,690
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $47,880
    Ohio $47,830
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $47,460

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,320
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,350
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Canton, OH is $22.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.22 or more per hour.

    Is Canton 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 Canton, OH is 0.8% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,130.