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How much does a welder make in Parkersburg?

$49,330a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area. That is $23.72 an hour or $4,111 a month.

Hourly
$23.72
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
271 of 382
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,180Median: $49,330Highest 10%: $66,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,180$17.39
25th$41,810$20.10
Median$49,330$23.72
75th$58,150$27.96
90th$66,520$31.98

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for welders.

Washington, DC$60,670
Hagerstown, MD$56,020
Weirton, WV$55,410
Winchester, VA$54,690
Wheeling, WV$49,920
Beckley, WV$48,960
Charleston, WV$48,000
Morgantown, WV$47,650
Huntington, WV$46,980
Welder salary in West Virginia Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Parkersburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$66,060
Inspector$62,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$59,910
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,210
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$45,770
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$40,100
Production Worker$36,380
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$28,710
Salaries for every job in Parkersburg, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Parkersburg?

The median hourly pay in the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV metro area is $23.72 ($49,330 a year).

Do welders make more in Parkersburg than the national average?

No: $49,330 against $53,750 nationally, 8% less.

How does Parkersburg compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $48,810, so Parkersburg pays 1% more.

Where does Parkersburg rank for welder pay?

271 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Parkersburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,520 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.