Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Job Outlook

Employment of welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders is projected to decline +9.0% from 2024 to 2034. Employment in this occupation is expected to decline.

About 3,200 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $47,060 as of the latest data. About 36,290 people were employed in this role.