Occupation ยท SOC 51-4121
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 424,040 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $51,000 ($24.52 an hour).
US employment
424,040
Median annual wage
$51,000
Mean annual wage
$55,100
Median hourly wage
$24.52
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas56,650
- 2. California26,100
- 3. Ohio20,110
- 4. Illinois17,340
- 5. Wisconsin16,820
- 6. Florida16,390
- 7. Pennsylvania16,060
- 8. Georgia14,030
- 9. Michigan13,640
- 10. Indiana13,260
States that pay the most
- 1. Hawaii$76,970
- 2. Alaska$75,140
- 3. Wyoming$66,070
- 4. Connecticut$64,520
- 5. Washington$61,730
- 6. Massachusetts$61,710
- 7. North Dakota$60,270
- 8. Louisiana$59,860
- 9. New Jersey$59,630
- 10. Nevada$59,370
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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