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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,060
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.2% vs 2024
$61,120
Mean Salary
$58,060
Median Salary
$27.91
Hourly Rate
26,060 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California earn a median salary of $58,060 per year ($4,838/month).
This is 2.9% above the national average of $56,415.
California ranks #24 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 26,060 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 0.2% 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 California
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California range from $44,520 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,940 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,480 and $70,400.
Median $58,060
P10: $44,520P25: $48,480P75: $70,400P90: $81,940
10th
$44,520
25th
$48,480
Median
$58,060
75th
$70,400
90th
$81,940
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$44,520
$21.40
$3,710
25th Percentile
$48,480
$23.31
$4,040
Median (50th)
$58,060
$27.91
$4,838
75th Percentile
$70,400
$33.85
$5,866
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,940
$39.39
$6,828
Note: The mean (average) salary of $61,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#24
California ranks #24 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in California?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California is $58,060 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $61,120.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California range from $44,520 at the 10th percentile to $81,940 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,480 and $70,400.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in California typically start around $44,520 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,480 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 26,060 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California is approximately $27.91 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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