Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in California
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California earn a median of $58,060 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,060
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($53,750)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,060
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,520; the top 10% earn over $81,940. Nationally the range is $39,240 to $77,530.
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in California
How much do welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers make in California?
The median is $58,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,520 and the top 10% earn over $81,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $53,750). Living costs are not included.