Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,440 or more. The middle half of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Washington earn between $50,120 and $77,560.
- $45K10th
- $50K25th
- $61KMedian
- $78K75th
- $114K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,950 | $5,662 | $32.67 |
| Median | $60,670 | $5,056 | $29.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,120 | $4,177 | $24.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,560 | $6,463 | $37.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Washington earn 10% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($61,620) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($56,760). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $53,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $67,950 | $60,670 | $45,150 | $114,440 | 2,000 |
| Washington, D.C. | $61,620 | $60,180 | $48,400 | $75,580 | 280 |
| United States | $56,760 | $53,750 | $39,240 | $77,530 | 416,210 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $67,950, a single filer in Washington takes home about $53,663 a year, or $4,472 a month and $2,064 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $54,410 | $4,534 |
| Working in DC | $53,663 | $4,472 |
| Working in MD | $53,617 | $4,468 |
| Working in VA | $53,540 | $4,462 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $67,950 buys what about $62,406 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$56,510
- Baltimore, MD$66,190
- Winchester, VA$55,210
- Lexington Park, MD$63,010
- Gettysburg, PA$53,440
- Chambersburg, PA$56,580
Highest-paying cities for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($83,300).
- Fairbanks, AK$83,300
- Honolulu, HI$79,390
- Bremerton, WA$76,990
- Anchorage, AK$74,000
- Baton Rouge, LA$72,430
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Washington: questions
How much do welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers make an hour in Washington?
$32.67 an hour on average, and $29.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers take-home pay in Washington?
About $53,663 a year ($4,472 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,950.
Do welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% more than the U.S. average for this job ($56,760).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.24, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.24).
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