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Carpenters average salary by city in Virginia
- Charlottesville$55,930
- Virginia Beach$54,350
- Richmond$53,520
- Winchester$53,410
- Harrisonburg$53,060
- Staunton$53,040
- Lynchburg$50,730
- Blacksburg$49,410
- Roanoke$47,980
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $55,930 | $56,090 | $46,350 | $44,718 | 99 |
| Virginia Beach | $54,350 | $51,500 | $46,030 | $43,539 | 98 |
| Richmond | $53,520 | $51,870 | $46,640 | $42,920 | 98 |
| Winchester | $53,410 | $50,180 | $43,730 | $42,838 | 96 |
| Harrisonburg | $53,060 | $49,650 | $45,380 | $42,577 | 95 |
| Staunton | $53,040 | $48,620 | $44,550 | $42,562 | 91 |
| Lynchburg | $50,730 | $48,270 | $42,560 | $40,839 | 89 |
| Blacksburg | $49,410 | $47,580 | $40,300 | $39,854 | 93 |
| Roanoke | $47,980 | $47,050 | $39,920 | $38,787 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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