Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Maine
In Maine, welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders earn $45,160 at the median — $21.71 an hour. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Maine. Jump to a metro for precise data:
Bar chart showing Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $43,940, 25th percentile $45,140, median $45,160, 75th percentile $53,250, 90th percentile $56,970. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $13K spread from bottom to top.
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Maine?▼
The median is $45,160 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,940, and experienced welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders can clear $56,970. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,041/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 42.1% 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 Maine?▼
Maine 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 $46,223 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.
