Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Birmingham
In Birmingham (AL), the median pay for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $24.00 an hour ($49,930 a year). About 2,160 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($53,750). It is 3% higher than the Alabama median ($48,490).
Pay range for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Birmingham (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.27 | $38,010 |
| 25% of workers | $21.32 | $44,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.00 | $49,930 |
| 75% of workers | $29.85 | $62,080 |
| 90% of workers | $34.44 | $71,640 |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | $61,420 | 1,700 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $59,820 | 430 |
| Decatur | $56,990 | 530 |
| Tuscaloosa | $52,180 | 290 |
| Birmingham (this page) | $49,930 | 2,160 |
| Montgomery | $47,880 | 560 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $47,860 | 210 |
| Dothan | $45,210 | 310 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $44,210 | 130 |
| Huntsville | $44,020 | 1,810 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $42,520 | 270 |
| Gadsden | $42,240 | 190 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 40,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Birmingham (AL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $45,270 |
| Machinists | $50,780 |
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