Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $27.18 an hour ($56,540 a year). About 5,440 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($53,750). It is 2% higher than the Arizona median ($55,600).
Pay range for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.04 | $43,760 |
| 25% of workers | $23.50 | $48,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.18 | $56,540 |
| 75% of workers | $31.58 | $65,690 |
| 90% of workers | $39.08 | $81,290 |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $56,540 | 5,440 |
| Flagstaff | $54,460 | 60 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $53,160 | 50 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $51,300 | 200 |
| Tucson | $51,150 | 740 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $50,030 | 110 |
| Yuma | $49,680 | 120 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $40,440 |
| Machinists | $61,270 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $43,900 |
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