Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $43,840 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.08
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $58,290
Employed locally 40
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $43,720
    50th (median)
    $43,840
    75th
    $56,440
    90th
    $58,290

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 65% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 35% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,420
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $39,640

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,410
    Machinists$58,380
    Bakers$36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tucson, AZ is $21.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.02 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ is 6.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,720.