Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in California
Also called: Welding Machine Operators
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California earn a median of $48,940 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,940
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,290
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,130; the top 10% earn over $69,760. Nationally the range is $36,860 to $66,540.
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in California
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in California?
The median is $48,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,130 and the top 10% earn over $69,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 44 (+2% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.