The median annual wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia is $57,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,250.
Pay spans roughly $39,660 at the 10th percentile to $78,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.57 per hour. An estimated 10,690 people work as welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $57,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.57 |
| 10th percentile | $39,660 |
| 90th percentile | $78,000 |
| Employment | 10,690 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.