Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Virginia
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Virginia earn an average of $60,650 a year. That is $11,520 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $72,170. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $75,090.
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Average pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,170 | $34.70 |
| Virginia | $60,650 | $29.16 |
| District of Columbia | $91,200 | $43.85 |
| Maryland | $73,510 | $35.34 |
| Kentucky | $68,870 | $33.11 |
| Tennessee | $60,500 | $29.09 |
| West Virginia | $58,780 | $28.26 |
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Questions and answers
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make in Virginia?
The average is $60,650 a year, and the median is $60,470. That is $11,520 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $72,170.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$29.16 an hour on average; the median is $29.07.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($75,090), followed by Richmond, VA ($60,940). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Roanoke, VA ($54,270).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #39 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.