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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Alaska
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Alaska?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$80,840
Median Annual Salary
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+7.6% vs 2024
$80,100
Mean Salary
$80,840
Median Salary
$38.87
Hourly Rate
790 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Alaska
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in Alaska
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Alaska earn a median salary of $80,840 per year ($6,736/month).
This is 43.3% above the national average of $56,415.
Alaska ranks #1 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 790 people work in this occupation across Alaska.
Salaries increased by 7.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Monitoring
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.88
Judgment and Decision Making
2.88
Operations Monitoring
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.49
Mechanical
3.1
Mathematics
2.94
English Language
2.87
Design
2.82
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(53.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Alaska
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Alaska range from $49,660 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $109,940 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,280 and $98,500.
Median $80,840
P10: $49,660P25: $61,280P75: $98,500P90: $109,940
10th
$49,660
25th
$61,280
Median
$80,840
75th
$98,500
90th
$109,940
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,660
$23.88
$4,138
25th Percentile
$61,280
$29.46
$5,106
Median (50th)
$80,840
$38.87
$6,736
75th Percentile
$98,500
$47.36
$8,208
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$109,940
$52.86
$9,161
Note: The mean (average) salary of $80,100 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
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Alaska ranks #1 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Alaska?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Alaska is $80,840 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $80,100.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Alaska?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Alaska range from $49,660 at the 10th percentile to $109,940 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,280 and $98,500.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Alaska?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in Alaska typically start around $49,660 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,280 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Alaska?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 790 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Alaska.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Alaska?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Alaska is approximately $38.87 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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