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Skilled trade pay in Virginia

9 metros · 37 trades · BLS, May 2025

9metros
37trades

Metros

BlacksburgVIRGINIA · VA17 trades$50,030 typical pay
CharlottesvilleVIRGINIA · VA20 trades$57,400 typical pay
HarrisonburgVIRGINIA · VA20 trades$50,135 typical pay
LynchburgVIRGINIA · VA28 trades$51,035 typical pay
RichmondVIRGINIA · VA33 trades$55,280 typical pay
RoanokeVIRGINIA · VA30 trades$49,445 typical pay
StauntonVIRGINIA · VA20 trades$59,065 typical pay
Virginia BeachVIRGINIA · VA36 trades$57,495 typical pay
WinchesterVIRGINIA · VA22 trades$52,740 typical pay

Trades in Virginia

Typical median across Virginia metros.

Elevator Installer$116,965
Telecom Line Installer$82,155
Electrical Lineworker$78,945
Construction Supervisor$67,130
Building Inspector$64,710
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,620
Electrician$61,880
Rigger$60,790
Diesel Mechanic$60,320
Machinist$59,920
HVAC Technician$59,130
Telecom Equipment Installer$58,655
Ironworker$58,175
Glazier$57,760
Appliance Repair Technician$57,430
Welder$57,420
Plumber$56,860
Auto Body Repairer$54,330
Auto Mechanic$51,230
Brickmason$51,085
Heavy Equipment Operator$50,445
Carpenter$49,650
Drywall Installer$48,610
Maintenance Technician$48,550
Flooring Installer$48,520
Concrete Finisher$47,900
Tile Setter$47,695
Paving Equipment Operator$47,575
Sheet Metal Worker$46,535
Roofer$46,220
Septic & Sewer Technician$46,060
Hazmat Removal Worker$45,395
Pest Control Technician$45,270
Painter$45,030
Insulation Installer$40,980
Construction Laborer$40,325
Landscaper$36,210

Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate

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