📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Welders Cutters Solderers and Brazers Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · High Demand

Average
$80,599
per year
Median
$76,325
per year
Hourly
$38.75
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$58,440
25th Percentile — Junior$69,314
50th Percentile — Median$76,325
75th Percentile — Senior$93,781
90th Percentile — Top Earners$101,286
💡 Top-earning Welders Cutters Solderers and Brazerss in California make up to $101,286 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$71.2k
2021
$73.0k
2022
$74.8k
2023
$76.7k
2024
$78.6k
2025
$80.6k
2026
📈 Welders Cutters Solderers and Brazers salaries in California have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Welders Cutters Solderers and Brazers Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $124,928 +55.0% High
San Diego $119,287 +48.0% High
San Jose $138,630 +72.0% High
San Francisco $149,108 +85.0% High
Fresno $87,047 +8.0% High
Sacramento $98,331 +22.0% High
Long Beach $116,869 +45.0% High
Bakersfield $87,047 +8.0% High
Anaheim $114,451 +42.0% High
Santa Ana $112,839 +40.0% High
Riverside $103,167 +28.0% High
Stockton $95,107 +18.0% High
Irvine $124,928 +55.0% High
San Bernardino $95,107 +18.0% High
Modesto $90,271 +12.0% High
Fontana $98,331 +22.0% High
Moreno Valley $92,689 +15.0% High
Glendale $119,287 +48.0% High
Fremont $128,958 +60.0% High
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Welders Cutters Solderers and Brazers Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Welders Cutters Solderers and Brazerss. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $80,599 per year, California's Welders Cutters Solderers and Brazers salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $58,440–$69,314, while experienced Welders Cutters Solderers and Brazerss can command $93,781–$101,286.

Looking ahead, the Welders Cutters Solderers and Brazers profession in California is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
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  • The average Welders Cutters Solderers and Brazers salary in California is $80,599 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $56,760.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Welders Cutters Solderers and Brazerss the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Welders Cutters Solderers and Brazers employment.
  • At $80,599/year, California Welders Cutters Solderers and Brazers salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $56,760/year.