Salary for Iowa

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Average Salary: $51,348
Median Salary: $51,337
10th Percentile: $41,184
25th Percentile: $42,922
75th Percentile: $56,111
90th Percentile: $61,985

Data sourced from 7,810 total jobs

In the U.S.

Location	Average	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
U.S.	$55,506	$38,918	$43,428	$52,294	$63,910	$75,625

Iowa Metro Areas

Location	Average	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA	$48,642	$41,954	$42,768	$47,883	$52,558	$61,369
Cedar Rapids, IA	$52,877	$40,975	$44,858	$52,041	$55,319	$66,066
Iowa City, IA	$50,820	$43,142	$44,231	$51,777	$53,427	$64,713
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD	$51,337	$41,613	$43,802	$52,162	$53,482	$63,668
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$54,175	$42,163	$47,300	$53,086	$59,125	$66,924
Dubuque, IA	$54,043	$43,659	$50,897	$54,560	$57,035	$62,689
Ames, IA	$48,708	$41,778	$41,778	$48,708	$52,272	$64,933
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$48,851	$34,562	$42,691	$43,428	$53,746	$66,132

Iowa Non-metro Areas

Location	Average	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Northeast Iowa	$49,324	$41,118	$42,504	$49,313	$54,461	$56,782
Northwest Iowa	$49,192	$40,733	$42,680	$49,005	$54,461	$57,464
Southwest Iowa	$49,841	$41,184	$43,428	$48,906	$54,593	$60,995
Southeast Iowa	$52,316	$38,973	$44,231	$54,307	$59,191	$59,191

U.S Apprenticeships for this trade

Southeast Polk High School (HIGH SCHOOL)

Registered Date: 04-14-2022

Address

7945 NE UNIVERSITY AVE - PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersMedical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

WEST DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (High School)

Registered Date: 07-06-2018

Address

701 NEW STREET - MANCHESTER, IA 52057

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsHome Appliance RepairersButchers and Meat CuttersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Registered Date: 03-11-2015

Address

510 E 12TH STREET - DES MOINES, IA 50319

Administrative Services ManagersNetwork and Computer Systems AdministratorsMechanical DraftersSocial and Human Service AssistantsCooks, Institution and CafeteriaMaids and Housekeeping CleanersLandscaping and Groundskeeping WorkersBarbersProduction, Planning, and Expediting ClerksCarpentersElectriciansPainters, Construction and MaintenancePlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersWeatherization Installers and TechniciansAudiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMaintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralStructural Metal Fabricators and FittersTeam AssemblersBakersMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersPrinting Press OperatorsSewing Machine OperatorsUpholsterersCabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersPainting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersCoating,

NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HEALTHCARE/MFG) - (COLLEGE)

Registered Date: 08-28-2018

Address

500 College Dr. - Mason City, IA 50401

PhlebotomistsCarpentersHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersMaintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND /ADM (CONSTRUCTION)

Registered Date: 02-09-2012

Address

1251 BEAVER CHANNEL PKWY. - CLINTON, IA 52732

BoilermakersCarpentersCement Masons and Concrete FinishersElectriciansInsulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallPainters, Construction and MaintenancePlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersRoofersMillwrightsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

BETTENDORF HIGH SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL)

Registered Date: 01-04-2022

Address

3333 18th Street - Bettendorf, IA 52722

Emergency Medical TechniciansNursing AssistantsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY -ELECTRICAL JATC LU 499 & 109

Registered Date: 01-10-1962

Address

106 East 2nd Street - Davenport, IA 52801

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansElectriciansElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsControl and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorIndustrial Machinery MechanicsElectrical Power-Line Installers and RepairersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersPower Plant OperatorsInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

CLEAR LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (High School)

Registered Date: 06-21-2019

Address

1529 THIRD AVE NORTH - CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428

Computer User Support SpecialistsCarpentersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

WINTERSET COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (High School)

Registered Date: 06-12-2019

Address

110 West Washington Street - Winterset, IA 50273

Nursing AssistantsTellersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

NEVADA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (High School)

Registered Date: 08-27-2019

Address

1001 15th Street - Nevada, IA 50201

Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

WEST DES MOINES COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (High School)

Registered Date: 08-26-2019

Address

3500 MILLS CIVIC PARKWAY - WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265

Software DevelopersIndustrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansNursing AssistantsCustomer Service RepresentativesWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

MANATTS INC.

Registered Date: 12-20-2019

Address

1775 Old 6 Road - Brooklyn, IA 52211

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (High School)

Registered Date: 01-03-2020

Address

1415 4th Avenue - Waverly, IA 50677

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (High School)

Registered Date: 06-10-2020

Address

2300 Chaney Rd - DUBUQUE, IA 52011

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

WOODBINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (High School)

Registered Date: 10-27-2020

Address

501 WEARE STREET - WOODBINE, IA 51579

Search Marketing StrategistsNursing AssistantsCarpentersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

MUSCATINE HIGH SCHOOL (High School)

Registered Date: 01-13-2021

Address

2705 CEDARA STREET - MUSCATINE, IA 52761

Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsMaintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Ottumwa Schools Career Campus (High School)

Registered Date: 01-04-2021

Address

325 E MAIN STREET - OTTUMWA, IA 52501

Computer User Support SpecialistsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

NORTHWEST CAREER ACADEMY (High School)

Registered Date: 01-05-2021

Address

ONE TRITON CIRCLE - FORT DODGE, IA 20210

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (High School)

Registered Date: 01-05-2021

Address

300 W BROADWAY, SUITE 1600 - COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503

Preschool Teachers, Except Special EducationNursing AssistantsCooks, RestaurantWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

KEOKUK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (High School)

Registered Date: 01-19-2021

Address

2285 MIDDLE ROAD - KEOKUK, IA 52632

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

CEDAR RAPIDS TANK WASH (PENN FOSTER)

Registered Date: 02-22-2021

Address

1100 2ND AVE NE - INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

CALAMUS-WHEATLAND (HIGH SCHOOL)

Registered Date: 06-09-2021

Address

110 E PARK ROAD/PO BOX 279 - WHEATLAND, IA 52777

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural ManagersChildcare WorkersAgricultural Equipment OperatorsBakersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

WEST HANCOCK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (HIGH SCHOOL)

Registered Date: 02-15-2022

Address

420 - 9TH AVENUE SW - BRITT, IA 50423

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

SOUTHEAST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (High School)

Registered Date: 08-03-2022

Address

1111 BEEK ST - GOWRIE, IA 50543

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Grant Wood AEA (High School)

Registered Date: 09-30-2022

Address

4401 Sixth Street SW - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Nursing AssistantsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

ALBIA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (HIGH SCHOOL)

Registered Date: 01-13-2023

Address

701 WASHINGTON AVENUE EAST - ALBIA, IA 52531

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Atlantic Community School District (High School)

Registered Date: 03-17-2023

Address

1201 E 14th St - Atlantic, IA 50022

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

INDIANOLA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (High School)

Registered Date: 07-12-2023

Address

1301 E 2nd Ave, - Indianola, IA 50125

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY -GAS JATC LU 109 & 499

Registered Date: 06-02-1988

Address

29817 R Ave - ADEL, IA 50003

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansControl and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorHome Appliance RepairersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

OWEN INDUSTRIES (IWCC)

Registered Date: 11-17-2015

Address

501 AVENUE H - Carter Lake, IA 51510

Ronald DebordRonald Debord

Preferred Contact

Not Provided

Occupation Paths

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

CENTRAL CAMPUS DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS (High School)

Registered Date: 10-26-2016

Address

1800 GRAND AVE - DES MOINES, IA 50309

Computer User Support SpecialistsChildcare WorkersCustomer Service RepresentativesMaintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

CRAWFORD CO DBA SEABERG INDUSTRIES, INC (EICC)

Registered Date: 01-15-1988

Address

2395 WEST LAKE Blvd. - DAVENPORT, IA 52804

GREG ZELLERGREG ZELLER

Preferred Contact

Not Provided

Occupation Paths

Industrial Machinery MechanicsStructural Metal Fabricators and FittersMachinistsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

CAREER ACADEMY OF PELLA (High School)

Registered Date: 01-18-2018

Address

212 E UNIVERSITY STREET - PELLA, IA 50219

Mechanical DraftersNursing AssistantsCooks, RestaurantCarpentersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Adv. Manufacturing/Maintenance)-(College)

Registered Date: 03-06-2018

Address

101 West 3rd St. - DAVENPORT, IA 52801

ElectriciansIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMachinistsPatternmakers, Metal and PlasticMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticTool and Die MakersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (ADV. MANUFACTURING & MAINTENANCE)-(COLLEGE)

Registered Date: 03-08-2018

Address

8342 NICC Drive - Peosta, IA 52068

ElectriciansHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsLathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticTool and Die MakersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

NORTH SCOTT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (High School)

Registered Date: 04-12-2019

Address

200 South First Street - Eldridge, IA 52748

Software DevelopersNursing AssistantsTellersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

SEABEE

Registered Date: 05-13-2019

Address

712 1st St NW - Hampton, IA 50441

Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralMachinistsWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

CLINTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (High School)

Registered Date: 01-06-2020

Address

1401 12th Ave N - CLINTON, IA 52732

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

GREENE COUNTY ACADEMY (High School)

Registered Date: 01-03-2020

Address

204 West Madison Street - Jefferson, IA 50129

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

MARTIN MARIETTA

Registered Date: 04-15-2021

Address

11252 AURORA AVE - DES MOINES, IA 50322

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Fairfield High School (High School)

Registered Date: 04-03-2023

Address

605 E Broadway Ave - Fairfield, IA 52556

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

TDS AUTOMATION

Registered Date: 10-23-2007

Address

1801 E Bremer Ave - Waverly, IA 50677

Tool and Die MakersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Northeast Middle High School (High School)

Registered Date: 06-08-2023

Address

3690 Highway 136, - Goose Lake, IA 52750

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

ALLIANT ENERGY

Registered Date: 11-26-1975

Address

810 South 19th Avenue - Marshalltown, IA 50158

Lori WildmanDON KLINGENBERGER

Preferred Contact

Not Provided

Occupation Paths

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansElectriciansPlumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersComputer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersTelecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersElectric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayAutomotive Body and Related RepairersAutomotive Service Technicians and MechanicsBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsControl and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorHome Appliance RepairersIndustrial Machinery MechanicsElectrical Power-Line Installers and RepairersWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersPower Plant OperatorsWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

HAMBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (High School)

Registered Date: 12-08-2022

Address

309 S Street - Hamburg, IA 51640

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

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