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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in Minnesota
- Minneapolis$63,300
- St. Cloud$62,930
- Duluth$60,280
- Rochester$59,070
- Mankato$55,100
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $63,300 | $61,880 | $55,020 | $50,261 | 105 |
| St. Cloud | $62,930 | $62,820 | $56,830 | $49,988 | 88 |
| Duluth | $60,280 | $57,410 | $50,340 | $48,039 | 89 |
| Rochester | $59,070 | $60,380 | $54,930 | $47,149 | 91 |
| Mankato | $55,100 | $52,940 | $48,810 | $44,229 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. 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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