The median annual wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $50,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,600.
Pay spans roughly $45,460 at the 10th percentile to $64,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.50 per hour. An estimated 890 people work as welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $50,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.50 |
| 10th percentile | $45,460 |
| 90th percentile | $64,740 |
| Employment | 890 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.