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How much does a welder make in Harrisonburg?

$51,870a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Harrisonburg, VA metro area. That is $24.94 an hour or $4,323 a month.

Hourly
$24.94
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
199 of 382
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,140Median: $51,870Highest 10%: $74,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,140$16.89
25th$46,120$22.17
Median$51,870$24.94
75th$60,830$29.25
90th$74,220$35.68

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for welders.

Staunton, VA$64,470
Virginia Beach, VA$62,670
Washington, DC$60,670
Richmond, VA$57,710
Blacksburg, VA$57,650
Charlottesville, VA$57,420
Roanoke, VA$56,040
Kingsport, TN$55,690
Winchester, VA$54,690
Lynchburg, VA$51,970
Welder salary in Virginia Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Harrisonburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,460
Food Batchmaker$66,330
Printing Press Operator$64,180
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,970
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$52,260
Machinist$49,900
Inspector$46,170
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$46,150
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$45,910
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$44,890
Salaries for every job in Harrisonburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Harrisonburg?

The median hourly pay in the Harrisonburg, VA metro area is $24.94 ($51,870 a year).

Do welders make more in Harrisonburg than the national average?

No: $51,870 against $53,750 nationally, 3% less.

How does Harrisonburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $59,180, so Harrisonburg pays 12% less.

Where does Harrisonburg rank for welder pay?

199 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Harrisonburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,220 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.