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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

National Avg Annual Salary

$55,100

National Avg Hourly Wage

$26.49

National Total Employment

424,040

Top Metro Avg Salary

$81,440

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Highest Paying State

Alaska leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $76,370.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 56,650 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Fairbanks-College, AK shows an average annual salary of $81,440.

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Largest Metro Market

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX has a broad labor footprint with 17,750 jobs.

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Top States for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Alaska AK $76,370 650 Open
Hawaii HI $75,510 570 Open
Wyoming WY $68,540 1,900 Open
Connecticut CT $66,330 2,030 Open
District of Columbia DC $66,140 330 Open
Washington WA $64,730 7,680 Open
New Jersey NJ $64,500 3,300 Open
Massachusetts MA $64,380 3,080 Open
North Dakota ND $62,700 2,720 Open
Nevada NV $62,300 2,080 Open

Top Metro Areas for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

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