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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $51,220 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.62
10th percentile $36,550
90th percentile $73,630
Employed locally 530
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,550
    25th
    $46,910
    50th (median)
    $51,220
    75th
    $59,690
    90th
    $73,630

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 59% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 41% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,970
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $52,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,230

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers$37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Dallas, TX is $24.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.40 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas 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 Dallas, TX is 8.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,550 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,910.