Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $36,490 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.55
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $53,860
Employed locally 40
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $36,490
    50th (median)
    $36,490
    75th
    $44,840
    90th
    $53,860

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 59% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 41% 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
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $66,190
    Columbus, OH $50,750
    Akron, OH $48,690
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $47,880
    Ohio $47,830
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $47,460

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,930
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $83,100
    Food Batchmakers $47,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Lima, OH is $17.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.89 or more per hour.

    Is Lima 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 Lima, OH is 22.5% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,490.