Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Welding Machine Operators
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Kentucky earn a median of $50,740 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,740
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,410; the top 10% earn over $66,850. Nationally the range is $36,860 to $66,540.
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Kentucky
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Kentucky?
The median is $50,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,410 and the top 10% earn over $66,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 44 (+6% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.