Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $35,380.00 | $47,540.00 | $58,100.00 |
| Virginia | $37,500.00 | $51,030.00 | $64,110.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $42,855.34 | $59,524.14 | $70,150.69 |
| Bay Consortium | $37,681.18 | $47,920.07 | $56,210.18 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $40,799.22 | $53,994.62 | $59,294.87 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $40,921.15 | $50,513.92 | $62,683.86 |
| Crater Area | $43,299.28 | $50,106.45 | $56,412.35 |
| Greater Peninsula | $51,943.71 | $66,812.76 | $70,421.65 |
| Hampton Roads | $42,807.40 | $56,420.69 | $62,545.26 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $39,510.11 | $48,853.81 | $54,067.57 |
| Northern Virginia | $43,630.68 | $59,524.14 | $73,061.35 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $39,088.05 | $52,167.77 | $64,927.56 |
| Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| South Central | $36,309.74 | $48,697.49 | $57,786.91 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $35,738.66 | $47,921.11 | $57,347.14 |
| West Piedmont | $37,085.09 | $42,085.21 | $49,102.88 |
| Western Virginia | $40,493.88 | $48,574.52 | $54,611.56 |
* 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 onet28)
