Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Lynchburg, VA

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

Median annual salary $49,140 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $37,330
90th percentile $60,250
Employed locally 70
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,330
    25th
    $40,620
    50th (median)
    $49,140
    75th
    $49,230
    90th
    $60,250

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 72% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tuscaloosa, AL $82,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $78,460
    Washington $78,460
    Alaska $76,860
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $76,860
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $74,910

    Nearby metros — Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $52,470
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $48,270
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $47,620
    Richmond, VA $46,670

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,900
    Machinists $61,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,450
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $59,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Lynchburg, VA is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Lynchburg, VA is 4.4% above the national median of $47,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,330 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,620.