Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,020 | $49,080 | $23.60 | |
| Alaska | 60 | $50,930 | $24.48 | |
| Arizona | 640 | $43,260 | $20.80 | |
| Arkansas | 570 | $39,750 | $19.11 | |
| California | 2,410 | $47,210 | $22.70 | |
| Colorado | 250 | $48,950 | $23.54 | |
| Connecticut | 220 | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| Florida | 630 | $37,180 | $17.87 | |
| Georgia | 980 | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| Illinois | 320 | $39,570 | $19.02 | |
| Indiana | 2,430 | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| Iowa | 1,350 | $43,770 | $21.04 | |
| Kansas | 160 | $47,030 | $22.61 | |
| Kentucky | 1,550 | $51,330 | $24.68 | |
| Louisiana | 80 | $40,860 | $19.65 | |
| Maryland | 120 | $56,330 | $27.08 | |
| Massachusetts | 550 | $49,100 | $23.61 | |
| Michigan | 2,260 | $40,150 | $19.30 | |
| Minnesota | 640 | $45,210 | $21.74 | |
| Mississippi | 540 | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| Missouri | 540 | $44,550 | $21.42 | |
| Montana | 70 | $30,300 | $14.57 | |
| Nebraska | 330 | $43,320 | $20.83 | |
| Nevada | 130 | $43,480 | $20.90 | |
| New Hampshire | 280 | $41,550 | $19.97 | |
| New Jersey | 1,030 | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| New York | 650 | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| North Carolina | 720 | $45,130 | $21.70 | |
| Ohio | 1,160 | $39,460 | $18.97 | |
| Oklahoma | 180 | $33,850 | $16.27 | |
| Oregon | 170 | $45,170 | $21.71 | |
| Pennsylvania | 520 | $43,890 | $21.10 | |
| Rhode Island | 120 | $46,300 | $22.26 | |
| South Carolina | 120 | $47,710 | $22.94 | |
| South Dakota | 230 | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| Tennessee | 2,120 | $39,170 | $18.83 | |
| Texas | 2,230 | $43,350 | $20.84 | |
| Utah | 300 | $43,120 | $20.73 | |
| Vermont | 40 | $44,960 | $21.62 | |
| Virginia | 390 | $42,240 | $20.31 | |
| Washington | 90 | $47,790 | $22.98 | |
| West Virginia | 110 | $42,020 | $20.20 | |
| Wisconsin | 1,580 | $44,400 | $21.35 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL
Certificate
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL
Certificate
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
Certificate
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Dothan, AL
Certificate
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL
Certificate
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$42,950 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders.
- Less than high school 19%
- High school graduate 46%
- College dropout 23%
- Associate’s degree 9%
- Bachelor’s degree 2%
- Master’s degree 0%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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