Occupation Salary Profile

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

SOC Code: 51-4122

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.

National Median (BLS)
$53,880
▼ -3.63% Nominal ▼ -6.67% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
N/A
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Average Base Salary
$53,860
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
210
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $36,310
25th Percentile $40,930
National Median (50th Percentile) $53,880
75th Percentile $62,400
90th Percentile $73,970
P10: $36,310 P50 (Median): $53,880 P90: $73,970