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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$53,340
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.0% vs 2024
$56,940
Mean Salary
$53,340
Median Salary
$25.64
Hourly Rate
52,000 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Texas
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Texas earn a median salary of $53,340 per year ($4,445/month).
This is 5.5% below the national average of $56,415.
Texas ranks #29 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 52,000 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 7.0% 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 Texas
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Texas range from $38,380 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,240 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,750 and $64,770.
Median $53,340
P10: $38,380P25: $45,750P75: $64,770P90: $80,240
10th
$38,380
25th
$45,750
Median
$53,340
75th
$64,770
90th
$80,240
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,380
$18.45
$3,198
25th Percentile
$45,750
$22.00
$3,812
Median (50th)
$53,340
$25.64
$4,445
75th Percentile
$64,770
$31.14
$5,397
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,240
$38.58
$6,686
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,940 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#29
Texas ranks #29 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Texas is $53,340 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,940.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Texas?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Texas range from $38,380 at the 10th percentile to $80,240 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,750 and $64,770.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Texas?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in Texas typically start around $38,380 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,750 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 52,000 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Texas is approximately $25.64 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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