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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in West Virginia

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in West Virginia earn a median of $48,810 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$48,810
vs. U.S. median
−9% ($53,750)
Rank among states
47 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,100

Pay range in West Virginia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,700; the top 10% earn over $73,780. Nationally the range is $39,240 to $77,530.

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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in West Virginia

How much do welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers make in West Virginia?

The median is $48,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,700 and the top 10% earn over $73,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is West Virginia a good state for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers?

On pay alone it ranks 47 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $53,750). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses