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

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

Median annual salary $46,670 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.44
10th percentile $39,800
90th percentile $58,040
Employed locally 60
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,800
    25th
    $43,890
    50th (median)
    $46,670
    75th
    $58,020
    90th
    $58,040

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 55% Median Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 45% 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
    Lynchburg, VA $49,140
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $48,270
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $47,620

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,670
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Richmond, VA is $22.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.79 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond 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 Richmond, VA is 0.8% below 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,800 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,890.