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North Dakota Earnings
North Dakota Metropolitan Areas Wages
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Region
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Average
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Entry Level
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Experienced
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Bismarck MSA
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$55,210 or $26.54/hr
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$39,120 or $18.81/hr
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$65,180 or $31.34/hr
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Fargo ND-MN MSA
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$50,700 or $24.38/hr
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$38,880 or $18.69/hr
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$60,720 or $29.19/hr
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Grand Forks ND-MN MSA
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$53,370 or $25.66/hr
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$37,780 or $18.16/hr
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$68,410 or $32.89/hr
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North Dakota Geographical Areas Wages
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Region
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Average
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Entry Level
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Experienced
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East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area
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$59,450 or $28.58/hr
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$45,780 or $22.01/hr
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$66,610 or $32.02/hr
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West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area
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$67,070 or $32.25/hr
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$44,680 or $21.48/hr
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$105,990 or $50.96/hr
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North Dakota's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
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Outlook
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Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 15%
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Job Openings
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361 estimated annual job openings
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Employment
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2,744 were employed in this occupation
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
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Employment services (NAICS561300) (9.42%)
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Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance (NAICS811300) (6.49%)
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Coal mining (NAICS212100) (3.73%)
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Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing (NAICS336200) (3.61%)
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Highway, street, and bridge construction (NAICS237300) (2.57%)
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Machine shops; turned product; and screw, nut, and bolt manufacturing (NAICS332700) (2.51%)
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Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)
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Region
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Employment
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Projected Growth Rate
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Annual Openings (growth)
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Annual Openings (replacement)
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Annual Openings
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Region 1
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163
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48%
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8
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22
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30
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Region 2
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157
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23%
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4
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20
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24
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Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)
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Region
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Employment
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Projected Growth Rate
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Annual Openings (growth)
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Annual Openings (replacement)
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Annual Openings
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Region 3
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38
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16%
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1
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4
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5
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Region 4
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212
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7%
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1
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24
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25
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Region 5
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1,404
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15%
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20
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164
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184
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Region 6
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223
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2%
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24
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24
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Region 7
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398
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12%
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5
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46
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51
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Region 8
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133
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20%
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3
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16
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19
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National Earnings
The earnings information below is for the occupational group Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers. The occupation Welder/Cutter is part of this group.
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?
National Employment and Outlook
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Outlook
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stable
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The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +2%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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A total of 4760 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
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Employment
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large occupation
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This was a large occupation in the United States, employing 428,000 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Slower than average growth
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The nation's aging infrastructure will require the expertise of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers to help rebuild bridges, highways, and buildings. These workers also will be in demand in manufacturing plants that produce metal parts and products like transportation equipment.
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Non Traditional Occupation
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This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2022.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (63.9%)
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS332000) (24.9%)
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS333000) (15.9%)
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS336000) (15.1%)
- Construction (NAICS230000) (11.6%)
- Specialty trade contractors (NAICS238000) (6.5%)
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