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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,940
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.7% vs 2024
$53,170
Mean Salary
$48,940
Median Salary
$23.53
Hourly Rate
2,290 people work as Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $48,940 per year ($4,078/month).
This is 1.3% below the national average of $49,582.
California ranks #21 out of 44 states for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 2,290 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.7% 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 California
Salaries for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California range from $40,130 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $69,760 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,770 and $57,950.
Median $48,940
P10: $40,130P25: $44,770P75: $57,950P90: $69,760
10th
$40,130
25th
$44,770
Median
$48,940
75th
$57,950
90th
$69,760
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,130
$19.29
$3,344
25th Percentile
$44,770
$21.52
$3,730
Median (50th)
$48,940
$23.53
$4,078
75th Percentile
$57,950
$27.86
$4,829
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$69,760
$33.54
$5,813
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,170 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#21
California ranks #21 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 California?
The median annual salary for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California is $48,940 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,170.
What is the salary range for a Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Salaries for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California range from $40,130 at the 10th percentile to $69,760 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,770 and $57,950.
What is the starting salary for a Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in California typically start around $40,130 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,770 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,290 people are employed as Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
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 California is approximately $23.53 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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