The median annual wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Chico, CA is $49,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,540.
Pay spans roughly $39,080 at the 10th percentile to $75,680 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.02 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Chico, CA.
| Median (annual) | $49,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.02 |
| 10th percentile | $39,080 |
| 90th percentile | $75,680 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.