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SOC 51-4121·Production
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Median wage
$58,715
10-yr outlook
−6.9%by 2032
Openings / year
904
Workers in NY
7,810
How pay grows with experience
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $44,725 |
| Median (typical) | $58,715 |
| Experienced | $71,049 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $70,279 |
| Hudson Valley | $61,673 |
| Capital Region | $61,660 |
| Long Island | $60,585 |
| Finger Lakes | $55,965 |
| Western New York | $54,223 |
| Southern Tier | $53,477 |
| Central New York | $53,005 |
| North Country | $52,880 |
| Mohawk Valley | $51,255 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Production) and pay more than a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$59,049 median (+$333) · −10.7% by 2032
- Machinists$61,786 median (+$3,071) · −5.3% by 2032
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$64,783 median (+$6,068) · +3.8% by 2032
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$66,022 median (+$7,307) · −15.4% by 2032
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$67,548 median (+$8,833) · −7.4% by 2032
- Tool and Die Makers$69,553 median (+$10,837) · −12.0% by 2032
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