The median annual wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Modesto, CA is $51,980 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,250.
Pay spans roughly $41,800 at the 10th percentile to $80,680 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.99 per hour. An estimated 450 people work as welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $51,980 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.99 |
| 10th percentile | $41,800 |
| 90th percentile | $80,680 |
| Employment | 450 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.