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How much does a welder make in Staunton?

$64,470a year

Median yearly pay for welders in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area. That is $31.00 an hour or $5,373 a month.

Hourly
$31.00
Vs. national median
+20%
Rank among cities
16 of 382
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,860Median: $64,470Highest 10%: $85,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,860$21.57
25th$55,660$26.76
Median$64,470$31.00
75th$65,220$31.36
90th$85,360$41.04

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for welders.

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
Harrisonburg, VA$51,870
Welder salary in Virginia Welder salary in all states

Related jobs in Staunton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,460
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$65,790
Machinist$60,410
Printing Press Operator$58,850
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$55,790
Inspector$52,690
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$49,600
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$48,800
Cutting$47,160
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,970
Salaries for every job in Staunton, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make an hour in Staunton?

The median hourly pay in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area is $31.00 ($64,470 a year).

Do welders make more in Staunton than the national average?

Yes: $64,470 against $53,750 nationally, 20% more.

How does Staunton compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $59,180, so Staunton pays 9% more.

Where does Staunton rank for welder pay?

16 of 382 metro areas with data.

How much does a welder make starting out in Staunton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,360 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.