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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,220
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.7% vs 2024
$61,930
Mean Salary
$62,220
Median Salary
$29.91
Hourly Rate
1,690 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maine
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maine earn a median salary of $62,220 per year ($5,185/month).
This is 10.3% above the national average of $56,415.
Maine ranks #9 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 1,690 people work in this occupation across Maine.
Salaries increased by 6.7% 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 Maine
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maine range from $47,230 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $76,220 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,800 and $69,130.
Median $62,220
P10: $47,230P25: $51,800P75: $69,130P90: $76,220
10th
$47,230
25th
$51,800
Median
$62,220
75th
$69,130
90th
$76,220
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,230
$22.71
$3,935
25th Percentile
$51,800
$24.90
$4,316
Median (50th)
$62,220
$29.91
$5,185
75th Percentile
$69,130
$33.24
$5,760
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$76,220
$36.64
$6,351
Note: The mean (average) salary of $61,930 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#9
Maine ranks #9 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Maine?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maine is $62,220 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $61,930.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maine?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maine range from $47,230 at the 10th percentile to $76,220 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,800 and $69,130.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maine?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in Maine typically start around $47,230 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,800 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maine?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,690 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maine.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maine is approximately $29.91 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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