Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $52,740 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.36
10th percentile $46,110
90th percentile $68,900
Employed locally 1,170
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,110
    25th
    $48,440
    50th (median)
    $52,740
    75th
    $60,190
    90th
    $68,900

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,970
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,220
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,230

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Houston, TX is $25.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.86 or more per hour.

    Is Houston 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 Houston, TX is 12.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $46,110 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,440.