Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Maine

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Maine earn the most in Portland (average $66,410 a year) and the least in Bangor ($56,100), across the 3 Maine metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers average at $61,930 and the median at $62,220 for 1,690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,760.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in Maine

Portland$66,410
Lewiston$56,390
Bangor$56,100

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$66,410	$66,420	$60,230	$52,736	102
Lewiston	$56,390	$55,520	$48,100	$45,361	95
Bangor	$56,100	$50,590	$47,960	$45,147	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in other states

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by city and state

More about pay in Maine

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.
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.

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