SOC 51-4122 · Arkansas

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Arkansas

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders in Arkansas earn the most in Little Rock (average $49,420 a year) and the least in Fort Smith ($45,030), across the 2 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders average at $46,950 and the median at $46,880 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $50,220.

$49Khighest: Little Rock
$45Klowest: Fort Smith
100jobs in these metros
2metro areas
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Arkansas

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Little Rock$49,420$47,260$45,170$40,54889
Fort Smith$45,030$43,450$40,110$37,18386

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by city and state

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