Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in New York

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in New York was $59,140 +10.0% vs national

New York vs United States

New YorkUnited States
Median annual$59,140$53,750
Median hourly$28.43$25.84
Employment8,310416,210
Location quotient0.321.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (New York) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

A closer look

The mean wage of $62,810 sits 6.2% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $43,840, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $87,110 — a 2.0x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers salary in New York?

The median annual wage in New York is $59,140 ($28.43 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does New York compare to the national average for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers?

The New York median of $59,140 is 10.0% higher than the U.S. median of $53,750.

How many welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers work in New York?

Approximately 8,310 are employed in New York, per BLS OES.