Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$57,590
National Median
$47,060
Employment
2,400
Entry Level (10th)
$42,420
Top Earners (90th)
$73,720
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $10,530 more than the national median for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenderss.
There are 1.203 welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 5.11).
Other States for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $78,460 | 70 |
| Alaska | $76,860 | 60 |
| Louisiana | $66,660 | 200 |
| Maryland | $62,560 | 240 |
| Minnesota | $57,830 | 360 |
| New Jersey | $57,140 | 480 |
| Connecticut | $56,750 | 400 |
| Colorado | $53,580 | 120 |
| Nebraska | $53,290 | 770 |
| Iowa | $52,100 | 1,650 |
| Oregon | $51,390 | 160 |
| Texas | $51,220 | 2,400 |
| South Dakota | $50,920 | 230 |
| Massachusetts | $49,920 | 710 |
| Illinois | $48,750 | 200 |
| Wisconsin | $48,170 | 1,210 |
| Arizona | $48,010 | 300 |
| Ohio | $47,830 | 2,840 |
| Missouri | $47,770 | 390 |
| Idaho | $47,550 | 60 |