Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Indiana
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Indiana earn an average of $47,520 a year. That is $2,700 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $50,220. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $53,810.
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Indiana vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $50,220 | $24.15 |
| Indiana | $47,520 | $22.85 |
| Illinois | $61,020 | $29.34 |
| Kentucky | $52,390 | $25.19 |
| Ohio | $51,130 | $24.58 |
| Michigan | $44,610 | $21.45 |
Related jobs in Indiana
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,220
- Machinists$56,590
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,900
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,820
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,390
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,670
Average pay, Indiana, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Indiana?
The average is $47,520 a year, and the median is $43,960. That is $2,700 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $50,220.
What is the hourly wage in Indiana?
$22.85 an hour on average; the median is $21.14.
Where in Indiana do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($53,810), followed by Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN ($52,160). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN ($42,370).
How does Indiana rank?
Indiana ranks #34 of 44 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.