Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,460 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.85
10th percentile $37,710
90th percentile $59,190
Employed locally 40
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,710
    25th
    $39,890
    50th (median)
    $45,460
    75th
    $47,170
    90th
    $59,190

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,430
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,930
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Eastern Ohio is $21.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.46 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio 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 Eastern Ohio is 3.4% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,710 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,890.