Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Memphis

In Memphis (TN), the median pay for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $23.37 an hour ($48,600 a year). About 1,590 people work in this job there.

$23.37Median hourly pay
$42,240–$57,480Middle half of workers, yearly
1,590People in this job in Memphis (TN)

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($53,750). It is about the same as the Tennessee median ($48,040).

Pay range for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Memphis (TN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.57$38,620
25% of workers$20.31$42,240
Half of workers (median)$23.37$48,600
75% of workers$27.64$57,480
90% of workers$31.38$65,280

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kingsport-Bristol$55,690450
Clarksville$52,970490
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$49,4602,590
Chattanooga$49,2201,850
Memphis (this page)$48,6001,590
Knoxville$48,0401,780
Morristown$47,070180
Cleveland$46,670120
Johnson City$46,070170
Jackson$45,460600

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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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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.