Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers Salary in West Virginia
Median Annual Salary
$47,000
$22.60/hr
Salary Range
$35,480 – $91,020
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
2,280
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.2%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$53,653
real purchasing power
7.8% below the national median ($51,000)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$35,480 (entry)$47,000 (median)$91,020 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+24.3%
$10,960 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Weirton-Steubenville | $56,950 | 170 |
| Wheeling | $48,450 | 140 |
| Charleston | $47,770 | 260 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna | $47,740 | 100 |
| Beckley | $46,800 | 160 |
| Morgantown | $46,630 | 150 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $45,500 | 590 |
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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.