Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Common Job Titles
- Brazer
- Solderer
- Welder
- Wirer
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
424,040
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $38,130. 25th percentile: U.S. $45,580. 50th percentile: U.S. $51,000. 75th percentile: U.S. $61,610. 90th percentile: U.S. $75,850. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $38,130 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $75,850 |
| Workers on average earn | $55,100 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Production and Processing3.5/5
- Mechanical3.1/5
- Mathematics2.9/5
- English Language2.9/5
- Design2.8/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- Oracle Database
Technology Skills
- EZ Pipe
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Fred's Tip Cartridge Picker
- IBM Notes
- OmniFleet Equipment Maintenance Management
- Recordkeeping software
- Scientific Software Group Filter Drain FD
- Value Analysis
Tools & Equipment
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Adjustable wrenches
- Air chisels
- Air drills
- Air scalers
- Angle finders
- Anvils
- Arc voltage measurement instruments