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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$54,940
Median Annual
$50,840
Total Workforce
419,380
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $81,440 | 80 |
| #2 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $81,120 | 350 |
| #3 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $76,590 | 470 |
| #4 | Alaska | $76,370 | 650 |
| #5 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $76,040 | 470 |
| #6 | Hawaii | $75,510 | 570 |
| #7 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $74,750 | 1,160 |
| #8 | Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $73,080 | 740 |
| #9 | Baton Rouge, LA | $73,060 | 3,910 |
| #10 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $72,550 | 50 |
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