Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $47,560 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $45,100
90th percentile $61,730
Employed locally 40
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,100
    25th
    $46,500
    50th (median)
    $47,560
    75th
    $53,990
    90th
    $61,730

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 66% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 34% 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
    Tuscaloosa, AL $82,250
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $53,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $52,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $50,060
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,880

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $37,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,340
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Fresno, CA is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.68 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno 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 Fresno, CA is 1.1% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $45,100 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,500.