Welding/Soldering/Brazing Machine Worker

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National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$49,270

Average Hourly Wage

$23.69

Average Annual Range

$35,780 to $66,190

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook decreasing
  The employment change from 2023 to 2033 is estimated to be -9%.
(The National average for all occupations is +4%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2023 and 2033.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,724 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 35,600 workers in 2023.
(The National average for all occupations is 150,944 workers)
Growth Declining growth
  One of the most important factors influencing employment of these workers is the use of laborsaving machinery. Many firms are continuing to expand the use of technologies to improve quality and lower production costs. The use of CNC equipment requires CNC tool programmers instead of machine setters, operators, and tenders. Therefore, demand for most manual tool operators and tenders is likely to be reduced. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2024.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (83.1%)
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS336000) (24.4%)
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS332000) (23.2%)
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS333000) (15.5%)
  • Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (NAICS336300) (12.5%)
  • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS334000) (8.3%)
  • Motor vehicle manufacturing (NAICS336100) (7.7%)
  • Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing (NAICS334400) (6.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing (NAICS335000) (6.5%)
  • Self-employed workers (6.1%)