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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$70,150
Median Annual Salary
▲
+46.1% vs 2024
$68,030
Mean Salary
$70,150
Median Salary
$33.73
Hourly Rate
280 people work as Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona earn a median salary of $70,150 per year ($5,845/month).
This is 41.5% above the national average of $49,582.
Arizona ranks #1 out of 44 states for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 280 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 46.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.38
Active Listening
3.12
Speaking
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
3.06
Mechanical
2.8
Education and Training
2.63
Production and Processing
2.58
Design
2.58
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(50.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona
Salaries for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona range from $46,390 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $96,720 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,020 and $77,380.
Median $70,150
P10: $46,390P25: $51,020P75: $77,380P90: $96,720
10th
$46,390
25th
$51,020
Median
$70,150
75th
$77,380
90th
$96,720
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,390
$22.30
$3,865
25th Percentile
$51,020
$24.53
$4,251
Median (50th)
$70,150
$33.73
$5,845
75th Percentile
$77,380
$37.20
$6,448
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$96,720
$46.50
$8,060
Note: The mean (average) salary of $68,030 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#1
Arizona ranks #1 of 44 states
$49,582
National avg. for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
How much do Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona is $70,150 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $68,030.
What is the salary range for a Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona?
Salaries for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona range from $46,390 at the 10th percentile to $96,720 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,020 and $77,380.
What is the starting salary for a Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona?
Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Arizona typically start around $46,390 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,020 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 280 people are employed as Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arizona is approximately $33.73 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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