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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,570
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.4% vs 2024
$65,050
Mean Salary
$62,570
Median Salary
$30.08
Hourly Rate
2,830 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Massachusetts
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $62,570 per year ($5,214/month).
This is 10.9% above the national average of $56,415.
Massachusetts ranks #6 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 2,830 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 1.4% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Massachusetts range from $47,720 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $83,430 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $53,680 and $74,050.
Median $62,570
P10: $47,720P25: $53,680P75: $74,050P90: $83,430
10th
$47,720
25th
$53,680
Median
$62,570
75th
$74,050
90th
$83,430
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,720
$22.94
$3,976
25th Percentile
$53,680
$25.81
$4,473
Median (50th)
$62,570
$30.08
$5,214
75th Percentile
$74,050
$35.60
$6,170
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$83,430
$40.11
$6,952
Note: The mean (average) salary of $65,050 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#6
Massachusetts ranks #6 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Massachusetts is $62,570 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $65,050.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Massachusetts range from $47,720 at the 10th percentile to $83,430 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $53,680 and $74,050.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in Massachusetts typically start around $47,720 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $53,680 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,830 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Massachusetts is approximately $30.08 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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