Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Washington
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 Washington the median pay is $63,020 a year, 17% above the national median of $53,750.
$63,020median pay in Washington, per year
$54,740–$73,650middle half earn
7,720employed in Washington
$53,750U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Washington
19open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Washington 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 Washington
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in other states
Alaska · $80,840Hawaii · $79,000Connecticut · $64,880Wyoming · $63,820Massachusetts · $62,570New Hampshire · $62,360Louisiana · $62,250Maine · $62,220North Dakota · $62,000Nevada · $61,520
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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, Washington, annual.
