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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Virginia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Virginia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$59,180
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.2% vs 2024
$60,410
Mean Salary
$59,180
Median Salary
$28.45
Hourly Rate
10,100 people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary by percentile in Virginia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia earn a median salary of $59,180 per year ($4,931/month).
This is 4.9% above the national average of $56,415.
Virginia ranks #19 out of 51 states for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay.
Approximately 10,100 people work in this occupation across Virginia.
Salaries increased by 3.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Top Skills
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Monitoring
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.88
Judgment and Decision Making
2.88
Operations Monitoring
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.49
Mechanical
3.1
Mathematics
2.94
English Language
2.87
Design
2.82
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(53.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia range from $42,520 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,630 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,020 and $65,400.
Median $59,180
P10: $42,520P25: $49,020P75: $65,400P90: $79,630
10th
$42,520
25th
$49,020
Median
$59,180
75th
$65,400
90th
$79,630
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,520
$20.44
$3,543
25th Percentile
$49,020
$23.57
$4,085
Median (50th)
$59,180
$28.45
$4,931
75th Percentile
$65,400
$31.44
$5,450
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,630
$38.28
$6,635
Note: The mean (average) salary of $60,410 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#19
Virginia ranks #19 of 51 states
$56,415
National avg. for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make in Virginia?
The median annual salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia is $59,180 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $60,410.
What is the salary range for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia?
Salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia range from $42,520 at the 10th percentile to $79,630 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,020 and $65,400.
What is the starting salary for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia?
Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers positions in Virginia typically start around $42,520 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,020 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 10,100 people are employed as Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia.
What is the hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia is approximately $28.45 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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