Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in California
Ranked #17 of 51 · CA
7.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,120 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $58,060
Employment 26,060
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,520P25 $48,480 Median $58,060P75 $70,400P90 $81,940
About 80% of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazerss in California earn between $44,520 and $81,940. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers salary in California is $61,120, about 7.7% above the U.S. average ($56,760). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $64,320 | $70,680 | 1,990 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $64,140 | $69,120 | 1,050 |
| Vallejo, CA | $63,860 | $68,110 | 280 |
| Napa, CA | $62,890 | $67,150 | 70 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $62,560 | $65,350 | 2,940 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $59,990 | $62,140 | 40 |
| El Centro, CA | $58,350 | $60,400 | 70 |
| Salinas, CA | $58,240 | $61,120 | 200 |
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