Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

SOC code 51-4122 · Production Occupations

National employment
31,600
Mean annual wage
$50,220
Mean hourly wage
$24.15
Median annual wage
$47,920
Median hourly wage
$23.04

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$36,860$17.72
25th percentile$40,560$19.50
50th percentile (median)$47,920$23.04
75th percentile$57,390$27.59
90th percentile$66,540$31.99

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.