Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, Virginia Beach
$62,670
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC. Middle half of wages roughly $49,950 to $71,090.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +16.6%
- US median
- $53,750
- Metro RPP
- 97.9
- Middle half
- $49,950 to $71,090
- OEWS employment
- 3,740
- SOC
- 51-4121
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia Beach pay a median $62,670 (May 2025), 16.6% above the US median of $53,750. At local prices (RPP 97.9), that median buys about what $64,014 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$62,670 in Virginia Beach buys about what $64,014 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 97.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 99.8 vs all-items 97.9 (US = 100, 2024).
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $62,670 | $49,950 to $71,090 | 97.9 |
| Richmond | $57,710 | $48,600 to $66,490 | 97.9 |
| San Francisco | $64,320 | $56,680 to $78,920 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $53,550 | $47,600 to $61,810 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia Beach?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC is $62,670.
- How does Virginia Beach pay compare to the US median for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers?
- Local median pay is 16.6% above the national OEWS median of $53,750.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Virginia Beach is 97.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $62,670 has about the same purchasing power as $64,014 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.