Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers Wages
SOC 51-4120 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers is $48,680 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $36,690 and the 90th percentile is $72,180, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
454,760
P10
$36,690
P25
$42,130
Median
$48,680
P75
$59,540
P90
$72,180
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,680 | $52,240 | $36,690 | $72,180 | 454,760 | — |
| 2022 | $47,430 | $50,160 | $35,240 | $67,980 | 439,930 | -2.57% |
| 2021 | $46,910 | $47,910 | $30,760 | $63,170 | 427,580 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | $43,790 | $46,280 | $30,270 | $65,760 | 430,700 | -6.65% |