Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #17 of 44 · KY
4.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,390 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $50,740
Employment 1,000
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,410P25 $46,380 Median $50,740P75 $59,820P90 $66,850
About 80% of welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenderss in Kentucky earn between $39,410 and $66,850. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in Kentucky is $52,390, about 4.3% above the U.S. average ($50,220). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $62,550 | $55,830 | 120 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $50,740 | $52,160 | 460 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $48,620 | $46,900 | 170 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $46,610 | $50,140 | 50 |
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