DOL Median (California)
$43,576
vs National
+8.2%
National: $40,269BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$31,463
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,576
+8.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$40,269
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California earns $43,576 in nominal terms, which is 8.2% above the national average of $40,269. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $31,463 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Welding Company, Inc. | $48,821 | 1 |
| RAM OFF ROAD ACCESORIES INC. | $48,000 | 1 |
| Top Speed, inc. dba platinum motorsport | $47,362 | 1 |
| Superior Electric Motor Service, Inc. | $44,970 | 2 |
| ACC CONTRACTORS, INC. | $43,500 | 1 |
| Pacific Awning Company Inc | $43,451 | 1 |
| B.F. STEEL INC. | $43,431 | 1 |
| JETHRO INC DBA A PLUS LIGHTING | $32,552 | 1 |
| C & P CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT INC. | N/A | 1 |
| ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICES, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| SA Recycling | N/A | 1 |
| SANDMAN INC. DBA STAR CONCRETE | N/A | 3 |
| Carbon Activated Corporation | N/A | 1 |
| ATV Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Kim's Roll-Up, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| MOORE FENCE CO | N/A | 1 |
| Auto Line Express, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in California?
The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in California is $43,576 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers?
A Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California earns 8.2% more than the national median of $40,269, or $31,463 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.