Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in West Virginia
Also called: Welding Machine Operators
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in West Virginia earn a median of $46,460 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in West Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,160; the top 10% earn over $78,080. Nationally the range is $36,860 to $66,540.
States ranked near West Virginia
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in West Virginia
How much do welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in West Virginia?
The median is $46,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,160 and the top 10% earn over $78,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is West Virginia a good state for welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 44 (−3% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.