Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,020 or more. The middle half of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Columbus earn between $31,650 and $47,850.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $40KMedian
- $48K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,370 | $3,531 | $20.37 |
| Median | $40,100 | $3,342 | $19.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,650 | $2,638 | $15.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,850 | $3,988 | $23.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Columbus earn 18% less than the Georgia average ($51,520) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($56,760). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $53,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $42,370 | $40,100 | $31,650 | $57,020 | 330 |
| Georgia | $51,520 | $48,430 | $38,030 | $65,160 | 13,130 |
| United States | $56,760 | $53,750 | $39,240 | $77,530 | 416,210 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $42,370, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $34,859 a year, or $2,905 a month and $1,341 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $34,859 | $2,905 |
| Working in AL | $34,491 | $2,874 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $42,370 buys what about $47,449 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 13th of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Savannah pays the most ($54,340).
- Savannah$54,340
- Atlanta$53,310
- Augusta$52,940
- Athens$52,140
- Warner Robins$51,520
- Albany$50,970
- Brunswick$50,780
- Gainesville$49,710
- Valdosta$48,780
- Columbus$42,370
All Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($83,300).
- Fairbanks, AK$83,300
- Honolulu, HI$79,390
- Bremerton, WA$76,990
- Anchorage, AK$74,000
- Baton Rouge, LA$72,430
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Columbus: questions
How much do welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers make an hour in Columbus?
$20.37 an hour on average, and $19.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $34,859 a year ($2,905 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,370.
Do welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($56,760).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4121; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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