Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $48,660 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $44,500
90th percentile $58,080
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,500
    25th
    $48,640
    50th (median)
    $48,660
    75th
    $58,080
    90th
    $58,080

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 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
    Louisiana $66,660
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $64,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,140
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,910
    Ames, IA $56,850
    Omaha, NE-IA $53,710

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,820
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,070
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,510
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Dubuque, IA is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.65 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque 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 Dubuque, IA is 3.4% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $44,500 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,640.