The median annual wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Iowa is $49,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,280.
Pay spans roughly $41,190 at the 10th percentile to $61,570 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.77 per hour. An estimated 9,250 people work as welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $49,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.77 |
| 10th percentile | $41,190 |
| 90th percentile | $61,570 |
| Employment | 9,250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.