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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Description

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $23.40 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $13.66 and $38.15 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $48,669.21 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $28,407.39 and $79,342.66 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 1,190 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 11.8% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 1,330.

By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $20.00 with the median annual salary reaching $42,524.

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