Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $35,270.00 | $45,350.00 | $52,430.00 |
| Virginia | $36,880.00 | $46,550.00 | $54,980.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $41,530.00 | $46,560.00 | $51,530.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $35,410.00 | $38,510.00 | $46,190.00 |
| Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $39,440.00 | $58,500.00 | $62,820.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $36,800.00 | $40,610.00 | $47,040.00 |
| Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Shenandoah Valley | $37,250.00 | $40,070.00 | $45,550.00 |
| South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Western Virginia | $35,320.00 | $38,850.00 | $45,520.00 |
* 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 onet291)
