Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $47,910 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $40,040
90th percentile $58,400
Employed locally 50
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,040
    25th
    $46,180
    50th (median)
    $47,910
    75th
    $57,080
    90th
    $58,400

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 57% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 43% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,910
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $46,340
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $45,360
    Jacksonville, FL $44,550

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,050
    Production Workers, All Other $44,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,650
    Sewing Machine Operators $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Reno, NV is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.05 or more per hour.

    Is Reno 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 Reno, NV is 1.8% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,040 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,180.