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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Oregon
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Oregon?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$59,450
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.5% vs 2024
$60,390
Mean Salary
$59,450
Median Salary
$28.58
Hourly Rate
5,240 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Oregon
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in Oregon
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Oregon earn a median salary of $59,450 per year ($4,954/month).
This is 5.4% above the national average of $56,415.
Oregon ranks #17 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 5,240 people work in this occupation across Oregon.
Salaries increased by 1.5% 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 Oregon
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Oregon range from $46,070 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,230 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,690 and $66,570.
Median $59,450
P10: $46,070P25: $49,690P75: $66,570P90: $79,230
10th
$46,070
25th
$49,690
Median
$59,450
75th
$66,570
90th
$79,230
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,070
$22.15
$3,839
25th Percentile
$49,690
$23.89
$4,140
Median (50th)
$59,450
$28.58
$4,954
75th Percentile
$66,570
$32.00
$5,547
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,230
$38.09
$6,602
Note: The mean (average) salary of $60,390 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#17
Oregon ranks #17 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Oregon?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Oregon is $59,450 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $60,390.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Oregon?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Oregon range from $46,070 at the 10th percentile to $79,230 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,690 and $66,570.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Oregon?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in Oregon typically start around $46,070 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,690 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Oregon?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,240 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Oregon.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Oregon?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Oregon is approximately $28.58 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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