Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $47,640 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.90
10th percentile $35,710
90th percentile $81,410
Employed locally 190
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,710
    25th
    $39,820
    50th (median)
    $47,640
    75th
    $56,760
    90th
    $81,410

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 47% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 53% 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
    Tuscaloosa, AL $82,250
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $53,930
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $52,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $50,060
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,880

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,010
    Production Workers, All Other$39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in San Diego, CA is $22.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.53 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego 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 San Diego, CA is 1.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,710 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,820.