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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
National OEWS median $53,750 , national employment 416,210 (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | OEWS emp. | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu | $81,120 | $64,160 to $92,690 | 430 | 111 |
| Baton Rouge | $78,170 | $61,170 to $79,880 | 3,690 | 90.8 |
| Hartford | $75,040 | $57,400 to $78,250 | 670 | 102.7 |
| Seattle | $66,240 | $58,200 to $75,210 | 3,230 | 111.1 |
| San Francisco | $64,320 | $56,680 to $78,920 | 1,990 | 115.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025. RPP is BEA all-items (2024), US = 100.