Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $24.32 an hour ($50,590 a year). About 11,750 people work in this job there.

$24.32Median hourly pay
$45,400–$60,870Middle half of workers, yearly
11,750People in this job in North Carolina

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($53,750). North Carolina ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in North Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.53$38,540
25% of workers$21.83$45,400
Half of workers (median)$24.32$50,590
75% of workers$29.26$60,870
90% of workers$34.25$71,240

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Greenville$57,360230
Raleigh-Cary$56,9401,090
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia$56,0703,370
Wilmington$55,340260
Greensboro-High Point$54,1801,180
Asheville$52,540290
Burlington$50,740120
Fayetteville$49,78080
Rocky Mount$49,600250
Durham-Chapel Hill$49,280290
Goldsboro$48,320140
Winston-Salem$46,3701,230
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton$46,080450

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina

JobMedian yearly pay
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$37,550
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$45,750
Tool and Die Makers$61,060
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48,990
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,580
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$46,320
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$51,930
Machinists$55,230

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.