Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in Connecticut
- Hartford$69,720
- Bridgeport$67,800
- New Haven$63,440
- Waterbury$56,110
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | $69,720 | $75,040 | $57,400 | $54,718 | 103 |
| Bridgeport | $67,800 | $63,440 | $48,580 | $53,473 | 107 |
| New Haven | $63,440 | $61,630 | $48,780 | $50,449 | 105 |
| Waterbury | $56,110 | $52,710 | $44,990 | $45,162 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in other states
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4121.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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