The median annual wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Altoona, PA is $49,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,920.
Pay spans roughly $40,090 at the 10th percentile to $57,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.98 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Altoona, PA.
| Median (annual) | $49,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.98 |
| 10th percentile | $40,090 |
| 90th percentile | $57,790 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.