How much does a sheet metal worker make in Richmond?
$48,010a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $23.08 an hour or $4,001 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.08
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 229 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,510Median: $48,010Highest 10%: $75,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| 25th | $43,370 | $20.85 | |
| Median | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| 75th | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| 90th | $75,550 | $36.32 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,390 |
| Washington, DC | $61,270 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $47,090 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $46,940 |
| Roanoke, VA | $45,980 |
| Winchester, VA | $44,910 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $23.08 ($48,010 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $48,010 against $61,800 nationally, 22% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $52,220, so Richmond pays 8% less.
Where does Richmond rank for sheet metal worker pay?
229 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a sheet metal worker make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,550 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.