Welder Salary in Virginia (2026)
$28.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,089/year ($3,924/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,100 Welder jobs in Virginia (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Welder salary of $59,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,089 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $59,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,922 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,527 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,642 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,089 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,924 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Virginia?
- The median Welder salary in Virginia is $59,180 per year ($28.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,020 and $65,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $59,180, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $47,089 per year ($3,924 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 10,100 Welder jobs in Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Virginia.