Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders earn $46,050 at the median — $22.14 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $59K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New Hampshire. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $46K get you in New Hampshire?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New Hampshire
Entry-level welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $59K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by metro in New Hampshire
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua | $46K | +0% | 190 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in New Hampshire?
The median is $46,050 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,850, and experienced welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders can clear $59,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in New Hampshire?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,253/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,528/month, which eats 47% 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 New Hampshire?
New Hampshire 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 $43,583 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.