Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $47,260 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.72
10th percentile $40,830
90th percentile $60,370
Employed locally 60
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,830
    25th
    $45,170
    50th (median)
    $47,260
    75th
    $48,170
    90th
    $60,370

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 72% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 28% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $76,860
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $66,570
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $66,190
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $62,560
    Maryland $62,560
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,320

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,740
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,290
    Production Workers, All Other $33,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Little Rock, AR is $22.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.03 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock 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 Little Rock, AR is 0.4% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,830 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,170.