Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers Salary in Virginia
Median Annual Salary
$57,350
$27.57/hr
Salary Range
$39,660 – $78,000
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
10,690
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.2%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$55,411
real purchasing power
12.5% above the national median ($51,000)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$39,660 (entry)$57,350 (median)$78,000 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+24.3%
$10,960 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $62,440 | 300 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $60,700 | 3,950 |
| Lynchburg | $56,900 | 660 |
| Richmond | $56,670 | 1,240 |
| Charlottesville | $54,720 | 90 |
| Roanoke | $54,320 | 820 |
| Winchester | $52,840 | 170 |
| Harrisonburg | $49,820 | 100 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $49,470 | 300 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.