Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Role Overview
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.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $76,970 |
| Alaska | $75,140 |
| Wyoming | $66,070 |
| Connecticut | $64,520 |
| Washington | $61,730 |
| Massachusetts | $61,710 |
| North Dakota | $60,270 |
| Louisiana | $59,860 |
| New Jersey | $59,630 |
| Nevada | $59,370 |
| Minnesota | $58,730 |
| District of Columbia | $58,700 |
| Oregon | $58,590 |
| Maine | $58,340 |
| California | $57,940 |
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Median Annual Salary
$51,000
Projected Growth (10yr)
+2.2%
Avg. annual openings
45.6k
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