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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$59,140
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.3% vs 2024
$62,810
Mean Salary
$59,140
Median Salary
$28.43
Hourly Rate
8,310 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in New York
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in New York earn a median salary of $59,140 per year ($4,928/month).
This is 4.8% above the national average of $56,415.
New York ranks #20 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 8,310 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 3.3% 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 New York
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in New York range from $43,840 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $87,110 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,050 and $71,960.
Median $59,140
P10: $43,840P25: $49,050P75: $71,960P90: $87,110
10th
$43,840
25th
$49,050
Median
$59,140
75th
$71,960
90th
$87,110
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,840
$21.08
$3,653
25th Percentile
$49,050
$23.58
$4,087
Median (50th)
$59,140
$28.43
$4,928
75th Percentile
$71,960
$34.60
$5,996
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$87,110
$41.88
$7,259
Note: The mean (average) salary of $62,810 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#20
New York ranks #20 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in New York?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in New York is $59,140 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $62,810.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in New York?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in New York range from $43,840 at the 10th percentile to $87,110 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,050 and $71,960.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in New York?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in New York typically start around $43,840 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,050 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,310 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in New York is approximately $28.43 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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