How much does a welder make in Richmond?
$57,710a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $27.75 an hour or $4,809 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.75
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,950Median: $57,710Highest 10%: $83,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,950 | $20.65 | |
| 25th | $48,600 | $23.37 | |
| Median | $57,710 | $27.75 | |
| 75th | $66,490 | $31.97 | |
| 90th | $83,920 | $40.35 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Staunton, VA | $64,470 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $62,670 |
| Washington, DC | $60,670 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $57,650 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $57,420 |
| Roanoke, VA | $56,040 |
| Kingsport, TN | $55,690 |
| Winchester, VA | $54,690 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $51,970 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $51,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $27.75 ($57,710 a year).
Do welders make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $57,710 against $53,750 nationally, 7% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $59,180, so Richmond pays 2% less.
Where does Richmond rank for welder pay?
101 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,920 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.