Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,200 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.21
10th percentile $37,580
90th percentile $58,860
Employed locally 80
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,580
    25th
    $41,100
    50th (median)
    $46,200
    75th
    $49,580
    90th
    $58,860

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Kansas is $22.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.25 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas 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 Kansas is 1.8% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,580 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,100.