Sheet Metal Workers pay in Virginia
Sheet Metal Workers in Virginia earn an average of $55,090 a year. That is $12,760 (19%) less than the U.S. average of $67,850. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $62,990.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $67,850 | $32.62 |
| Virginia | $55,090 | $26.49 |
| Maryland | $64,410 | $30.96 |
| Kentucky | $63,790 | $30.67 |
| West Virginia | $61,250 | $29.45 |
| Tennessee | $59,390 | $28.55 |
| North Carolina | $54,560 | $26.23 |
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Questions and answers
How much do sheet metal workers make in Virginia?
The average is $55,090 a year, and the median is $52,220. That is $12,760 (19%) less than the U.S. average of $67,850.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$26.49 an hour on average; the median is $25.10.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($62,990), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($58,580). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA ($42,850).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #41 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.