The median annual wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in New Jersey is $59,630 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,500.
Pay spans roughly $40,410 at the 10th percentile to $90,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.67 per hour. An estimated 3,300 people work as welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $59,630 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,500 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.67 |
| 10th percentile | $40,410 |
| 90th percentile | $90,390 |
| Employment | 3,300 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.