Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Jobs in the same field (Production) that pay more than this one. A plain “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

Jobs in the same field (Production) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.

• Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  $56,676 median (−$2,040) · −12.8% by 2032
• Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  $56,430 median (−$2,286) · −15.8% by 2032
• Dental Laboratory Technicians
  $55,545 median (−$3,170) · −3.1% by 2032
• Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
  $55,040 median (−$3,675) · −8.4% by 2032
• Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
  $54,713 median (−$4,002) · −7.7% by 2032
• Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
  $53,744 median (−$4,972) · −14.2% by 2032