Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $40,410 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.43
10th percentile $34,810
90th percentile $51,810
Employed locally 80
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,810
    25th
    $35,720
    50th (median)
    $40,410
    75th
    $46,480
    90th
    $51,810

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 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
    Winston-Salem, NC $53,580
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,590
    Lynchburg, VA $49,140
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $47,880
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $47,620

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,680
    Production Workers, All Other$33,910
    Sewing Machine Operators$31,160
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Greensboro, NC is $19.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.55 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro 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 Greensboro, NC is 14.1% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,810 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,720.