Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary
in Wilmington, NC
- Middle 50%
- $46,890–$60,560
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #142 of 380
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in the Wilmington, NC metro earn a median of $55,340 a year, based on BLS estimates for 260 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $53,750 and 9% above the NC statewide median of $50,590. It ranks #142 of 380 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in other NC metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Greenville, NC | $57,360 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $56,940 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $56,070 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $54,180 |
| Asheville, NC | $52,540 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $52,260 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $49,600 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $49,310 |
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Questions
What is the average Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Wilmington?
The BLS median is $55,340 a year (May 2025). Half of the 260 jobs pay between $46,890 and $60,560. The 10th percentile is $38,390 and the 90th is $68,640.
Is Wilmington a high-paying metro for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $53,750 and 9% above the NC statewide median of $50,590. It ranks #142 of 380 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make an hour in Wilmington?
About $26.61 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $55,340 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.54–$29.12 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.