Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Connecticut

In Connecticut, the median pay for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders is $23.03 an hour ($47,900 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.

$23.03Median hourly pay

$44,840–$62,110Middle half of workers, yearly

590People in this job in Connecticut

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,920). Connecticut ranks 25th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders in Connecticut

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.11	$37,680
25% of workers	$21.56	$44,840
Half of workers (median)	$23.03	$47,900
75% of workers	$29.86	$62,110
90% of workers	$36.66	$76,260

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Connecticut metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Norwich-New London-Willimantic	$64,380	40
Waterbury-Shelton	$50,370	60
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford	$49,780	180
New Haven	$48,320	70
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury	$47,450	210

Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -8.9% over ten years, declining · about 2,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Connecticut

Job	Median yearly pay
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$64,880
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$49,380
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$78,630
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$58,760
Machinists	$62,130
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$46,280

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.