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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers average salary by city in West Virginia
- Wheeling$57,940
- Weirton$55,690
- Beckley$54,060
- Charleston$53,950
- Morgantown$52,140
- Parkersburg$51,550
- Huntington$51,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $57,940 | $49,920 | $42,500 | $46,956 | 88 |
| Weirton | $55,690 | $55,410 | $42,540 | $45,243 | 89 |
| Beckley | $54,060 | $48,960 | $42,390 | $44,002 | 88 |
| Charleston | $53,950 | $48,000 | $40,450 | $43,918 | 89 |
| Morgantown | $52,140 | $47,650 | $38,580 | $42,540 | 93 |
| Parkersburg | $51,550 | $49,330 | $41,810 | $42,091 | 87 |
| Huntington | $51,010 | $46,980 | $39,550 | $41,680 | 88 |
*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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