Sheet Metal Workers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for sheet metal workers is $25.10 an hour ($52,220 a year). About 4,520 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($61,800). Virginia ranks 39th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sheet metal workers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.00 | $37,440 |
| 25% of workers | $21.45 | $44,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.10 | $52,220 |
| 75% of workers | $30.48 | $63,390 |
| 90% of workers | $35.40 | $73,640 |
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $63,390 | 2,080 |
| Richmond | $48,010 | 610 |
| Lynchburg | $47,090 | 140 |
| Charlottesville | $46,940 | 0 |
| Roanoke | $45,980 | 130 |
| Winchester | $44,910 | 80 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $37,780 | 40 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for sheet metal workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 9,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $55,690 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $55,840 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $60,260 |
| Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $57,010 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $53,940 |
| Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | $70,260 |
| Construction Laborers | $43,560 |
| Electricians | $62,900 |
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