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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Rhode Island
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$50,580
Median Annual Salary
▼
-11.3% vs 2024
$58,180
Mean Salary
$50,580
Median Salary
$24.32
Hourly Rate
2,300 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Rhode Island
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in Rhode Island
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $50,580 per year ($4,215/month).
This is 10.3% below the national average of $56,415.
Rhode Island ranks #38 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 2,300 people work in this occupation across Rhode Island.
Salaries decreased by 11.3% 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 Rhode Island
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Rhode Island range from $35,560 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,000 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,580 and $68,260.
Median $50,580
P10: $35,560P25: $50,580P75: $68,260P90: $81,000
10th
$35,560
25th
$50,580
Median
$50,580
75th
$68,260
90th
$81,000
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,560
$17.10
$2,963
25th Percentile
$50,580
$24.32
$4,215
Median (50th)
$50,580
$24.32
$4,215
75th Percentile
$68,260
$32.82
$5,688
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,000
$38.94
$6,750
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,180 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#38
Rhode Island ranks #38 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Rhode Island is $50,580 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,180.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Rhode Island range from $35,560 at the 10th percentile to $81,000 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,580 and $68,260.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in Rhode Island typically start around $35,560 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,580 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Rhode Island?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,300 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Rhode Island.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Rhode Island?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Rhode Island is approximately $24.32 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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