Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $40,430 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.44
10th percentile $29,670
90th percentile $57,320
Employed locally 60
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,670
    25th
    $35,650
    50th (median)
    $40,430
    75th
    $47,160
    90th
    $57,320

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 73% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 27% 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
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $66,190
    Columbus, OH $50,750
    Akron, OH $48,690
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $47,880
    Ohio $47,830
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $47,460

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,690
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,170
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Youngstown, OH is $19.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.12 or more per hour.

    Is Youngstown 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 Youngstown, OH is 14.1% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,670 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,650.