Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Kentucky
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Kentucky earn a median salary of $46,200 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.8% vs the national median of $47,060. An estimated 840 welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $43,370 to $49,120 depending on location.
$46,200
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$49,120
Highest paying metro
$43,370
Lowest paying metro
840
Employed in Kentucky
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inWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $49,120 | $45,370 | $49,120 | 460 |
| South Central Kentucky | $47,130 | $46,640 | $47,130 | 180 |
| West Kentucky | $45,180 | $40,730 | $59,780 | 100 |
| Central Kentucky | $43,370 | $38,050 | $47,670 | 100 |