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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in New Mexico

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in New Mexico earn a median of $59,840 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$59,840
vs. U.S. median
+11% ($53,750)
Rank among states
16 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,390

Pay range in New Mexico

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,860; the top 10% earn over $92,760. Nationally the range is $39,240 to $77,530.

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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in New Mexico

How much do welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers make in New Mexico?

The median is $59,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,860 and the top 10% earn over $92,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New Mexico a good state for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers?

On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+11% 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