Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the median pay for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is $23.46 an hour ($48,810 a year). About 2,100 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($53,750). West Virginia ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in West Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.65 | $36,700 |
| 25% of workers | $19.18 | $39,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.46 | $48,810 |
| 75% of workers | $28.93 | $60,170 |
| 90% of workers | $35.47 | $73,780 |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers pay in West Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Weirton-Steubenville | $55,410 | 180 |
| Wheeling | $49,920 | 160 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna | $49,330 | 90 |
| Beckley | $48,960 | 120 |
| Charleston | $48,000 | 190 |
| Morgantown | $47,650 | 140 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $46,980 | 550 |
West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 40,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in West Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $76,080 |
| Machinists | $47,350 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $44,510 |
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