Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Welding Machine Operators
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Tennessee earn a median of $47,180 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,950
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,400; the top 10% earn over $54,080. Nationally the range is $36,860 to $66,540.
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Tennessee
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Tennessee?
The median is $47,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,400 and the top 10% earn over $54,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 44 (−2% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.