How much does a sheet metal worker make in Virginia?
$52,220a year
Median yearly pay for sheet metal workers in Virginia. That is $25.11 an hour or $4,352 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.11
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $52,220Highest 10%: $73,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| Median | $52,220 | $25.11 | |
| 75th | $63,390 | $30.48 | |
| 90th | $73,640 | $35.40 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $63,390 |
| Washington, DC | $61,270 |
| Richmond, VA | $48,010 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $47,090 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $46,940 |
| Roanoke, VA | $45,980 |
| Winchester, VA | $44,910 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $37,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sheet metal workers.
| 36. Georgia | $56,800 |
| 37. New Mexico | $56,720 |
| 38. Texas | $54,240 |
| 39. Virginia | $52,220 |
| 40. North Carolina | $50,730 |
| 41. Louisiana | $50,320 |
| 42. Arizona | $50,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sheet metal worker make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $25.11 ($52,220 a year).
Do sheet metal workers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $52,220 against $61,800 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Virginia rank for sheet metal worker pay?
Virginia ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays sheet metal workers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $63,390 a year.
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.