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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Louisiana

Also called: Welding Machine Operators

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Louisiana earn a median of $48,740 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$48,740
vs. U.S. median
+2% ($47,920)
Rank among states
22 of 44
Jobs in the state
320

Pay range in Louisiana

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,050; the top 10% earn over $81,810. Nationally the range is $36,860 to $66,540.

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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Louisiana

How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Louisiana?

The median is $48,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,050 and the top 10% earn over $81,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Louisiana a good state for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders?

On pay alone it ranks 22 of 44 (+2% vs. the national median of $47,920). 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