Solderer Salary in the United States

How much does a Solderer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Solderer in the United States is $36,984 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Solderer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,896
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,087 to $50,024
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,449
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Solderer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $50,024 $4,169 $962 $24
Average $36,984 $3,082 $711 $18
25th Percentile $34,087 $2,841 $656 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Solderer Salaries

A Solderer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Solderers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $46,648
  • San Francisco: $46,137
  • Oakland: $45,165

What Skills Can Increase a Solderer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.34% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Power Management (Mentioned in 1.67% Job Postings): Power management is a feature of some electrical appliances, especially copiers, computers, GPUs and computer peripherals such as monitors and printers, that turns off the power or switches the system to a low-power state when inactive. In computing this is known as PC power management and is built around a standard called ACPI. This supersedes APM. All recent (consumer) computers have ACPI support. In the military, power management often refers to suites of equipment which permit soldiers and squads to share diverse energy sources, powering often incompatible equipment.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 3.34%
Power Management 1.67%
Schematic 1.34%

Solderer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Solderer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Last Updated on May 01, 2026
$34,087
Average $36,984/year
$50,024
$2,841
Average $3,082/month
$4,169
$656
Average $711/week
$962
$16
Average $18/hour
$24
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $50,024 $4,169 $962 $24
Average $36,984 $3,082 $711 $18
25th Percentile $34,087 $2,841 $656 $16

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FAQ about Solderer

1. Where can a Solderer earn the most?

A Solderer's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Solderer earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Solderer is $46,648.

2. What is the highest pay for Solderer?

The highest pay for Solderer is $61,896.

3. What is the lowest pay for Solderer?

The lowest pay for Solderer is $31,449.

4. What are the responsibilities of Solderer?

Sets-up and solders-together components to assemble fabricated metal items. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

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