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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Montana
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Montana?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$55,610
Median Annual Salary
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+8.4% vs 2024
$58,680
Mean Salary
$55,610
Median Salary
$26.74
Hourly Rate
1,530 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Montana
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in Montana
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Montana earn a median salary of $55,610 per year ($4,634/month).
This is 1.4% below the national average of $56,415.
Montana ranks #26 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 1,530 people work in this occupation across Montana.
Salaries increased by 8.4% 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 Montana
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Montana range from $43,720 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,590 and $63,520.
Median $55,610
P10: $43,720P25: $47,590P75: $63,520P90: $81,470
10th
$43,720
25th
$47,590
Median
$55,610
75th
$63,520
90th
$81,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,720
$21.02
$3,643
25th Percentile
$47,590
$22.88
$3,965
Median (50th)
$55,610
$26.74
$4,634
75th Percentile
$63,520
$30.54
$5,293
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,470
$39.17
$6,789
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,680 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#26
Montana ranks #26 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Montana?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Montana is $55,610 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,680.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Montana?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Montana range from $43,720 at the 10th percentile to $81,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,590 and $63,520.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Montana?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in Montana typically start around $43,720 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,590 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Montana?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,530 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Montana.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Montana?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Montana is approximately $26.74 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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