Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)
Occupation description: Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| United States | 37,700 | 34,800 | 0.0 | 900 | 3,000 | 3,700 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: The job outlook for Alaska is not available.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 19.35 | 12.93 | 15.16 | 18.42 | 22.84 | 27.60 |
| Alaska | 30.47 | 20.81 | 23.73 | 28.65 | 36.36 | 44.47 |
