The median annual wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Merced, CA is $48,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,850.
Pay spans roughly $38,210 at the 10th percentile to $62,110 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.42 per hour. An estimated 260 people work as welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Merced, CA.
| Median (annual) | $48,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,850 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.42 |
| 10th percentile | $38,210 |
| 90th percentile | $62,110 |
| Employment | 260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.