Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $29.00 an hour ($60,310 a year). About 2,850 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($53,750). Maryland ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.52 | $40,590 |
| 25% of workers | $23.15 | $48,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.00 | $60,310 |
| 75% of workers | $37.41 | $77,810 |
| 90% of workers | $45.81 | $95,280 |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $61,920 | 1,290 |
| Lexington Park | $60,840 | 80 |
| Salisbury | $58,480 | 60 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $56,020 | 130 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $50,110 |
| Machinists | $59,810 |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | $50,280 |
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