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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Connecticut
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Connecticut?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$64,880
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.6% vs 2024
$66,800
Mean Salary
$64,880
Median Salary
$31.19
Hourly Rate
1,790 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Connecticut
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in Connecticut
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Connecticut earn a median salary of $64,880 per year ($5,406/month).
This is 15.0% above the national average of $56,415.
Connecticut ranks #3 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 1,790 people work in this occupation across Connecticut.
Salaries increased by 0.6% 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 Connecticut
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Connecticut range from $43,590 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $87,980 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,240 and $81,590.
Median $64,880
P10: $43,590P25: $49,240P75: $81,590P90: $87,980
10th
$43,590
25th
$49,240
Median
$64,880
75th
$81,590
90th
$87,980
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,590
$20.96
$3,632
25th Percentile
$49,240
$23.67
$4,103
Median (50th)
$64,880
$31.19
$5,406
75th Percentile
$81,590
$39.23
$6,799
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$87,980
$42.30
$7,331
Note: The mean (average) salary of $66,800 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#3
Connecticut ranks #3 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Connecticut?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Connecticut is $64,880 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $66,800.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Connecticut?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Connecticut range from $43,590 at the 10th percentile to $87,980 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,240 and $81,590.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Connecticut?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in Connecticut typically start around $43,590 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,240 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Connecticut?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,790 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Connecticut.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Connecticut?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Connecticut is approximately $31.19 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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