Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
In Kentucky, welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders earn a median of $57,590 per year.
Median (Kentucky)
$57,590
Bottom 10%
$42,420
Top 10%
$73,720
Employed in Kentucky
2,400
How Kentucky compares
Refit analysis ·In Kentucky, welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders earn a median of $57,590 — 22% above the national median of $47,060. Locally the range runs $42,420 to $73,720. About 2,400 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Kentucky ranks #6 of 44 states for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders pay — roughly the 88th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $78,460) by 36%. State employment of about 2,400 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$47,060
US bottom 10%
$35,780
US top 10%
$66,190
Skills that move pay in this role
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Mathematics
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