Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Mississippi

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $58,380 a year) and the least in Jackson ($53,010), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers average at $52,930 and the median at $51,100 for 6,460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,760.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$58,380
Hattiesburg$53,870
Jackson$53,010

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$58,380	$63,440	$51,100	$47,485	90
Hattiesburg	$53,870	$49,500	$41,940	$44,042	88
Jackson	$53,010	$52,220	$43,770	$43,385	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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

More about pay in Mississippi

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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