Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Idaho
In Idaho, welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders earn $47,550 at the median — $22.86 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Idaho. Jump to a metro for precise data:
Bar chart showing Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $40,140, 25th percentile $43,780, median $47,550, 75th percentile $55,000, 90th percentile $63,440. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Idaho?▼
The median is $47,550 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,140, and experienced welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders can clear $63,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Idaho?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,213/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,136/month, which eats 35.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders salary go in Idaho?▼
Idaho has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders salary is worth about $50,650 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
