Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $36,830.00 | $48,940.00 | $59,900.00 |
| Virginia | $38,270.00 | $53,970.00 | $64,190.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $49,060.00 | $59,380.00 | $68,320.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $37,170.00 | $49,870.00 | $56,570.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $39,970.00 | $50,500.00 | $60,360.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $40,690.00 | $48,980.00 | $60,360.00 |
| Crater Area | $42,940.00 | $51,160.00 | $56,010.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $44,590.00 | $63,630.00 | $67,180.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $39,670.00 | $49,470.00 | $53,590.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $45,540.00 | $59,370.00 | $69,340.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $38,980.00 | $51,260.00 | $62,700.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $39,500.00 | $53,970.00 | $60,230.00 |
| South Central | $39,470.00 | $49,130.00 | $60,310.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $35,980.00 | $47,000.00 | $53,580.00 |
| West Piedmont | $37,500.00 | $46,660.00 | $50,320.00 |
| Western Virginia | $39,110.00 | $47,130.00 | $53,910.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
