Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,110 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.69
10th percentile $37,930
90th percentile $62,890
Employed locally 80
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,930
    25th
    $41,770
    50th (median)
    $45,110
    75th
    $50,630
    90th
    $62,890

    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 Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $46,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,220
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $49,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,720
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeast Nebraska is $21.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.89 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska 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 Northeast Nebraska is 4.1% 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 Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,930 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,770.