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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$49,270
Median Annual
$47,060
Total Workforce
36,280
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Washington | $76,460 | 70 |
| #2 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $76,280 | 40 |
| #3 | Alaska | $75,820 | 60 |
| #4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,350 | 60 |
| #5 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $73,140 | 60 |
| #6 | Maryland | $62,670 | 240 |
| #7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $62,310 | 320 |
| #8 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $62,050 | 30 |
| #9 | Louisiana | $61,000 | 200 |
| #10 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $60,970 | 400 |
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