Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in California
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California earn an average of $53,170 a year. That is $2,950 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $50,220. The best-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $64,060.
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Average pay for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in California, charted
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $50,220 | $24.15 |
| California | $53,170 | $25.56 |
| Arizona | $68,030 | $32.71 |
| Oregon | $60,220 | $28.95 |
| Nevada | $50,710 | $24.38 |
Related jobs in California
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61,120
- Machinists$61,380
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,620
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,020
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,660
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,450
Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in California?
The average is $53,170 a year, and the median is $48,940. That is $2,950 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $50,220.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$25.56 an hour on average; the median is $23.53.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($64,060), followed by San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($57,220). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($48,250).
How does California rank?
California ranks #14 of 44 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.