The median annual wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA is $57,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $71,170.
Pay spans roughly $45,400 at the 10th percentile to $116,570 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.85 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA.
| Median (annual) | $57,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $71,170 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.85 |
| 10th percentile | $45,400 |
| 90th percentile | $116,570 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.