Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,040 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.42
10th percentile $46,310
90th percentile $60,900
Employed locally 360
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,310
    25th
    $49,100
    50th (median)
    $57,040
    75th
    $60,850
    90th
    $60,900

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,910
    Production Workers, All Other$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southeast Iowa is $27.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.26 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa 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 Southeast Iowa is 21.2% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $46,310 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,100.