Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $51,460 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.74
10th percentile $47,640
90th percentile $60,650
Employed locally 80
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,640
    25th
    $47,720
    50th (median)
    $51,460
    75th
    $56,080
    90th
    $60,650

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 75% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 25% 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
    Louisiana $66,660
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $64,720
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,140
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,910
    Ames, IA $56,850
    Omaha, NE-IA $53,710

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,630
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,420
    Production Workers, All Other $48,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Waterloo, IA is $24.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.10 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo 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 Waterloo, IA is 9.3% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $47,640 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,720.