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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in Virginia
- Staunton$63,600
- Virginia Beach$62,000
- Richmond$59,720
- Charlottesville$59,160
- Lynchburg$56,090
- Roanoke$55,660
- Winchester$55,210
- Harrisonburg$54,870
- Blacksburg$54,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton | $63,600 | $64,470 | $55,660 | $50,440 | 91 |
| Virginia Beach | $62,000 | $62,670 | $49,950 | $49,246 | 98 |
| Richmond | $59,720 | $57,710 | $48,600 | $47,545 | 98 |
| Charlottesville | $59,160 | $57,420 | $46,040 | $47,127 | 99 |
| Lynchburg | $56,090 | $51,970 | $47,030 | $44,837 | 89 |
| Roanoke | $55,660 | $56,040 | $47,670 | $44,516 | 94 |
| Winchester | $55,210 | $54,690 | $48,480 | $44,181 | 96 |
| Harrisonburg | $54,870 | $51,870 | $46,120 | $43,927 | 95 |
| Blacksburg | $54,550 | $57,650 | $46,800 | $43,688 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4121.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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