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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in District of Columbia

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in District of Columbia earn a median of $60,180 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$60,180
vs. U.S. median
+12% ($53,750)
Rank among states
15 of 51
Jobs in the state
280

Pay range in District of Columbia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,400; the top 10% earn over $75,580. Nationally the range is $39,240 to $77,530.

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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in District of Columbia

How much do welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers make in District of Columbia?

The median is $60,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,400 and the top 10% earn over $75,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is District of Columbia a good state for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers?

On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $53,750). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses