Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Nevada

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Nevada earn the most in Carson City (average $63,700 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($59,110), across the 3 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers average at $64,590 and the median at $61,520 for 1,600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,760.

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

Carson City$63,700
Reno$61,290
Las Vegas$59,110

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Carson City	$63,700	$61,520	$57,210	$53,363	98
Reno	$61,290	$58,800	$48,720	$51,427	101
Las Vegas	$59,110	$57,980	$46,340	$49,675	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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