Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary by State
The national median pay for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $53,750 a year. By state, it ranges from $47,970 in Arkansas to $80,840 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $39,240
- 25th percentile
- $46,790
- Median
- $53,750
- 75th percentile
- $63,010
- Top 10%
- $77,530
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 416,210 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $80,840 | +50% | $49,660 | $109,940 | 790 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $79,000 | +47% | $50,000 | $100,220 | 520 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $64,880 | +21% | $43,590 | $87,980 | 1,790 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $63,820 | +19% | $47,220 | $89,610 | 1,850 |
| 5 | Washington | $63,020 | +17% | $47,980 | $86,250 | 7,720 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $62,570 | +16% | $47,720 | $83,430 | 2,830 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $62,360 | +16% | $47,540 | $80,290 | 1,110 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $62,250 | +16% | $42,810 | $81,750 | 13,690 |
| 9 | Maine | $62,220 | +16% | $47,230 | $76,220 | 1,690 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $62,000 | +15% | $46,660 | $83,290 | 2,590 |
| 11 | Nevada | $61,520 | +14% | $44,530 | $95,050 | 1,600 |
| 12 | Vermont | $60,890 | +13% | $45,650 | $74,870 | 340 |
| 13 | Maryland | $60,310 | +12% | $40,590 | $95,280 | 2,850 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $60,280 | +12% | $45,690 | $75,710 | 9,270 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $60,180 | +12% | $48,400 | $75,580 | 280 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $59,840 | +11% | $36,860 | $92,760 | 2,390 |
| 17 | Oregon | $59,450 | +11% | $46,070 | $79,230 | 5,240 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $59,440 | +11% | $43,290 | $81,760 | 3,730 |
| 19 | Virginia | $59,180 | +10% | $42,520 | $79,630 | 10,100 |
| 20 | New York | $59,140 | +10% | $43,840 | $87,110 | 8,310 |
| 21 | Colorado | $58,590 | +9% | $44,100 | $79,700 | 4,970 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $58,410 | +9% | $47,060 | $70,720 | 15,320 |
| 23 | Utah | $58,380 | +9% | $43,850 | $79,520 | 4,440 |
| 24 | California | $58,060 | +8% | $44,520 | $81,940 | 26,060 |
| 25 | Delaware | $57,270 | +7% | $45,550 | $75,560 | 600 |
| 26 | Montana | $55,610 | +3% | $43,720 | $81,470 | 1,530 |
| 27 | Arizona | $55,600 | +3% | $39,970 | $81,280 | 7,270 |
| 28 | Iowa | $55,090 | +2% | $45,590 | $65,250 | 9,270 |
| 29 | Texas | $53,340 | −1% | $38,380 | $80,240 | 52,000 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $52,900 | −2% | $40,510 | $74,870 | 17,850 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $52,220 | −3% | $43,850 | $66,900 | 4,200 |
| 32 | Missouri | $51,950 | −3% | $38,200 | $78,150 | 10,600 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $51,470 | −4% | $39,300 | $69,010 | 6,630 |
| 34 | Illinois | $51,320 | −5% | $38,890 | $76,730 | 16,260 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $51,100 | −5% | $36,800 | $64,440 | 6,460 |
| 36 | Florida | $50,640 | −6% | $39,200 | $70,390 | 16,420 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $50,590 | −6% | $38,540 | $71,240 | 11,750 |
| 38 | Rhode Island | $50,580 | −6% | $35,560 | $81,000 | 2,300 |
| 39 | Idaho | $50,530 | −6% | $40,370 | $70,790 | 3,300 |
| 40 | Ohio | $50,340 | −6% | $38,990 | $70,510 | 20,330 |
| 41 | Michigan | $49,990 | −7% | $39,090 | $70,200 | 13,330 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $49,980 | −7% | $38,720 | $64,510 | 7,380 |
| 43 | Indiana | $49,730 | −7% | $38,410 | $74,880 | 13,280 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $49,720 | −7% | $37,860 | $70,640 | 9,960 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $49,440 | −8% | $38,100 | $63,380 | 3,250 |
| 46 | Kansas | $49,410 | −8% | $37,790 | $66,680 | 6,370 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $48,810 | −9% | $36,700 | $73,780 | 2,100 |
| 48 | Alabama | $48,490 | −10% | $36,710 | $66,820 | 12,450 |
| 49 | Georgia | $48,430 | −10% | $38,030 | $65,160 | 13,130 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $48,040 | −11% | $37,840 | $64,200 | 12,510 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $47,970 | −11% | $37,380 | $62,830 | 6,150 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary questions
Which state pays welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers the most?
Alaska, with a median of $80,840 a year (+50% vs. the national median of $53,750). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $47,970 a year (−11% vs. national).
Where do most welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 52,000, with a median of $53,340.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.