Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $54,720 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.31
10th percentile $40,170
90th percentile $80,500
Employed locally 90
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,170
    25th
    $46,750
    50th (median)
    $54,720
    75th
    $64,170
    90th
    $80,500

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 60% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,400
    Lima, OH $83,100
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,450
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,350
    Urban Honolulu, HI $77,350
    Hawaii $76,970

    Nearby metros — Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $77,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,560
    Vallejo, CA $62,720
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $62,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,940
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,700

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,780
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,660
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,760
    Bakers $30,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Charlottesville, VA is $26.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.85 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salaries?

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 7.3% above the national median of $51,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $40,170 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,750.