Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $30.08 an hour ($62,570 a year). About 2,830 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($53,750). Massachusetts ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.94 | $47,720 |
| 25% of workers | $25.81 | $53,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.08 | $62,570 |
| 75% of workers | $35.60 | $74,050 |
| 90% of workers | $40.11 | $83,430 |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $63,770 | 2,210 |
| Worcester | $60,320 | 330 |
| Springfield | $56,010 | 220 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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