Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $30.66 an hour ($63,770 a year). About 2,210 people work in this job there.

$30.66Median hourly pay
$56,250–$76,100Middle half of workers, yearly
2,210People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($53,750). It is 2% higher than the Massachusetts median ($62,570).

Pay range for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.57$49,030
25% of workers$27.04$56,250
Half of workers (median)$30.66$63,770
75% of workers$36.59$76,100
90% of workers$40.11$83,430

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$63,7702,210
Worcester$60,320330
Springfield$56,010220

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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Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.