Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $61,320 +30.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.48
10th percentile $38,960
90th percentile $67,220
Employed locally 450
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,960
    25th
    $46,970
    50th (median)
    $61,320
    75th
    $63,050
    90th
    $67,220

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 63% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 37% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $57,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $52,470
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,860
    Rochester, NY $46,450

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,560
    Bakers $39,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,620
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,810
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $34,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New York, NY-NJ is $29.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.04 or more per hour.

    Is New York 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 New York, NY-NJ is 30.3% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,960 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,970.