Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $46,220 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.22
10th percentile $37,770
90th percentile $70,570
Employed locally 60
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,770
    25th
    $41,170
    50th (median)
    $46,220
    75th
    $49,920
    90th
    $70,570

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 48% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 52% 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
    Winston-Salem, NC $53,580
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,590
    Lynchburg, VA $49,140
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $47,880
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $47,620

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,640
    Production Workers, All Other $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,490
    Bakers $35,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Raleigh, NC is $22.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.76 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC is 1.8% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,770 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,170.