Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $48,910 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.52
10th percentile $38,640
90th percentile $56,280
Employed locally 60
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,640
    25th
    $40,260
    50th (median)
    $48,910
    75th
    $51,150
    90th
    $56,280

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 63% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 37% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,860
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,560
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,950
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $46,810
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $46,310
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $45,540

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,290
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Gainesville, GA is $23.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.61 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville 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 Gainesville, GA is 3.9% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,640 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,260.