Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers *
U S |
$19.51 | $24.22 | $29.29 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$22.10 | $24.65 | $28.17 |
Central Minnesota |
$22.08 | $24.75 | $26.55 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$23.69 | $29.16 | $32.81 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$19.54 | $24.16 | $24.71 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$20.42 | $24.22 | $24.82 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$19.73 | $24.15 | $24.71 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$23.45 | $25.02 | $30.86 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 10,120 workers employed in this large career.
Where do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers most often work?
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- Administrative and Support Services
- Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 11,233 new Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 418,200 | 452,400 | 34,100 | 8.2% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 9,610 | 10,348 | 738 | 7.7% |
| Central Minnesota | 1,677 | 1,823 | 146 | 8.7% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 594 | 612 | 18 | 3% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 1,240 | 1,357 | 117 | 9.4% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 1,142 | 1,233 | 91 | 8% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 836 | 917 | 81 | 9.7% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 3,860 | 4,176 | 316 | 8.2% |
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