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

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

Median annual salary $54,320 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.12
10th percentile $39,040
90th percentile $62,380
Employed locally 820
National median $51,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,040
    25th
    $46,900
    50th (median)
    $54,320
    75th
    $59,390
    90th
    $62,380

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary vs area income 81% Median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary is 19% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,780
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,450
    Machinists $50,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Roanoke, VA is $26.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers salary in Roanoke, VA is 6.5% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (10th percentile) earn around $39,040 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,900.