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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$50,530
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.7% vs 2024
$54,290
Mean Salary
$50,530
Median Salary
$24.29
Hourly Rate
3,300 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Idaho
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in Idaho
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Idaho earn a median salary of $50,530 per year ($4,210/month).
This is 10.4% below the national average of $56,415.
Idaho ranks #39 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 3,300 people work in this occupation across Idaho.
Salaries increased by 2.7% 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 Idaho
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Idaho range from $40,370 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $70,790 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,120 and $59,350.
Median $50,530
P10: $40,370P25: $46,120P75: $59,350P90: $70,790
10th
$40,370
25th
$46,120
Median
$50,530
75th
$59,350
90th
$70,790
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,370
$19.41
$3,364
25th Percentile
$46,120
$22.17
$3,843
Median (50th)
$50,530
$24.29
$4,210
75th Percentile
$59,350
$28.53
$4,945
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$70,790
$34.03
$5,899
Note: The mean (average) salary of $54,290 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#39
Idaho ranks #39 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Idaho?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Idaho is $50,530 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $54,290.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Idaho?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Idaho range from $40,370 at the 10th percentile to $70,790 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,120 and $59,350.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Idaho?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in Idaho typically start around $40,370 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,120 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Idaho?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,300 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Idaho.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Idaho?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Idaho is approximately $24.29 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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