Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $58,320 +23.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.04
10th percentile $42,400
90th percentile $59,760
Employed locally 50
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,400
    25th
    $46,960
    50th (median)
    $58,320
    75th
    $58,330
    90th
    $59,760

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 95% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 5% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $64,720
    Jefferson City, MO $57,420
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $52,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,590
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $51,260
    St. Louis, MO-IL $49,150

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,940
    Production Workers, All Other$37,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Springfield, MO is $28.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.73 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield 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 Springfield, MO is 23.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $42,400 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,960.