Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Texas
Also called: Welding Machine Operators
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Texas earn a median of $51,310 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,750
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,970; the top 10% earn over $72,440. Nationally the range is $36,860 to $66,540.
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Texas
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Texas?
The median is $51,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,970 and the top 10% earn over $72,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 44 (+7% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.