Welder Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median welder in the Richmond area earns $57,710 a year ($27.75 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($53,750) and 2% below the Virginia median ($59,180). Half of the 1,260 welders there earn between $48,600 and $66,490.
Median $57,710
10th: $42,95090th: $83,920
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,950 | $42,520 | $39,240 |
| 25th percentile | $48,600 | $49,020 | $46,790 |
| Median | $57,710 | $59,180 | $53,750 |
| 75th percentile | $66,490 | $65,400 | $63,010 |
| 90th percentile | $83,920 | $79,630 | $77,530 |
| Average | $59,720 | $60,410 | $56,760 |
| Jobs | 1,260 | 10,100 | 416,210 |
Richmond, VA ranks 20th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for welder pay. Highest: Hartford, CT ($75,040).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $62,670
- Hartford, CT: $75,040
- Seattle, WA: $66,240
- San Francisco, CA: $64,320
- San Jose, CA: $64,140
- Boston, MA: $63,770
- San Diego, CA: $62,560
- Portland, OR: $62,050
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.