Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Florida
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers use specialized equipment to join metal parts or repair metal products by melting and fusing materials together. They work in manufacturing plants, construction sites, shipyards, and repair shops, following blueprints and specifications to create strong, precise joints in everything from automotive parts to structural steel. In Florida the median pay is $50,640 a year, 6% below the national median of $53,750.
$50,640median pay in Florida, per year
$46,460–$60,600middle half earn
16,420employed in Florida
$53,750U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Florida
19open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Florida or remote
3employers hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
CA · OH · TXwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Quality Control AnalysisMonitoringCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingOperations MonitoringTime ManagementActive ListeningSpeaking
Knowledge areas
Production and ProcessingMechanicalMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageDesignEngineering and Technology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers.
Licenses and training in Florida
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in other states
Alaska · $80,840Hawaii · $79,000Connecticut · $64,880Wyoming · $63,820Washington · $63,020Massachusetts · $62,570New Hampshire · $62,360Louisiana · $62,250Maine · $62,220North Dakota · $62,000
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-4121.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Florida, annual.
