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Welder salary in West Virginia (Updated 2026)

How much does a Welder make in West Virginia?

Average base salary

$25.38
same
as national average
Average $25.38
Low $18.78
High $34.29

The average salary for a welder is $25.38 per hour in West Virginia. 88 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 14, 2026).

Welder job openings in West Virginia

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Welder
Hired LLC
Morgantown, WV
$18 - $22 an hour
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Welder in West Virginia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Equitrans Midstream
 
$88,171per year
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Dominion Energy
 
$82,181per year
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Superior Skilled Trades
 
$70,720per year
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TalentBurst, Inc
 
$70,720per year
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NSC Staffing
 
$62,400per year
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GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance
 
$61,360per year
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Highest paying cities for Welders near West Virginia

  1. Martinsburg, WV
    $30.17 per hour
  2. Apple Grove, WV
    $28.24 per hour
  3. Charleston, WV
    $28.04 per hour
  4. Wheeling, WV
    $25.46 per hour
  5. Morgantown, WV
    $22.16 per hour

Where can a Welder earn more?

Compare salaries for Welders in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Welder get paid in West Virginia?

Junior Welder

Job openings
Average $21.07 per hour

Senior Welder

Job openings
Average $25.57 per hour