Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Virginia
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia earn a median of $59,180 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,180
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($53,750)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,100
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,520; the top 10% earn over $79,630. Nationally the range is $39,240 to $77,530.
States ranked near Virginia
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in Virginia
How much do welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers make in Virginia?
The median is $59,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,520 and the top 10% earn over $79,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $53,750). Living costs are not included.