Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Virginia
Also called: Welding Machine Operators
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Virginia earn a median of $49,160 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,470; the top 10% earn over $62,510. Nationally the range is $36,860 to $66,540.
States ranked near Virginia
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Virginia
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Virginia?
The median is $49,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,470 and the top 10% earn over $62,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 44 (+3% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.