Occupational Handbook: Welder, Cutter, Solderers and Brazers
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers use hand-held or remotely controlled equipment to join, repair, or cut metal parts and products. To enter the occupations, welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, combined with technical training obtained through community colleges, vocational schools, apprenticeships or other programs. The Missouri average annual wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers was $55,470 in 2025, while the national average wage was $56,300.
Quarterly Real-Time Online Job Postings
Job postings data provides a current look at employer demand for talent across the state. From April 2026 to June 2026, there were 212,200 online job postings in Missouri. The Health Care and Social Assistance industry had the most online job postings statewide and in many regions.
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