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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Maryland
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Maryland?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$60,310
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.9% vs 2024
$64,410
Mean Salary
$60,310
Median Salary
$29.00
Hourly Rate
2,850 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maryland
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in Maryland
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maryland earn a median salary of $60,310 per year ($5,025/month).
This is 6.9% above the national average of $56,415.
Maryland ranks #13 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 2,850 people work in this occupation across Maryland.
Salaries increased by 6.9% 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 Maryland
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maryland range from $40,590 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $95,280 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,150 and $77,810.
Median $60,310
P10: $40,590P25: $48,150P75: $77,810P90: $95,280
10th
$40,590
25th
$48,150
Median
$60,310
75th
$77,810
90th
$95,280
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,590
$19.51
$3,382
25th Percentile
$48,150
$23.15
$4,012
Median (50th)
$60,310
$29.00
$5,025
75th Percentile
$77,810
$37.41
$6,484
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$95,280
$45.81
$7,940
Note: The mean (average) salary of $64,410 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#13
Maryland ranks #13 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Maryland?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maryland is $60,310 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $64,410.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maryland?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maryland range from $40,590 at the 10th percentile to $95,280 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,150 and $77,810.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maryland?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in Maryland typically start around $40,590 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,150 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maryland?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,850 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maryland.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maryland?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Maryland is approximately $29.00 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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