Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Winchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,930 or more. The middle half of plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Winchester earn between $46,590 and $62,890.
- $40K10th
- $47K25th
- $58KMedian
- $63K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,490 | $4,791 | $27.64 |
| Median | $57,760 | $4,813 | $27.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,590 | $3,882 | $22.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,890 | $5,241 | $30.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Winchester vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Winchester earn 5% less than the Virginia average ($60,650) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($72,170). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $63,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $57,490 | $57,760 | $40,110 | $73,930 | 160 |
| Virginia | $60,650 | $60,470 | $43,970 | $78,050 | 13,780 |
| United States | $72,170 | $63,800 | $44,150 | $108,420 | 465,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary after taxes in Winchester
On the average salary of $57,490, a single filer in Winchester takes home about $45,882 a year, or $3,823 a month and $1,765 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Winchester, VA-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $46,613 | $3,884 |
| Working in VA | $45,882 | $3,823 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Winchester a good place for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winchester area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $57,490 buys what about $59,606 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Winchester ($47,070). A typical home costs $390,773, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in other Virginia cities
Winchester ranks 5th of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($60,940).
- Richmond$60,940
- Virginia Beach$59,280
- Blacksburg$58,620
- Charlottesville$57,830
- Winchester$57,490
- Lynchburg$56,020
- Harrisonburg$55,630
- Staunton$55,060
- Roanoke$54,270
All Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salaries in Virginia
Highest-paying cities for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($114,280).
- San Jose, CA$114,280
- Bellingham, WA$102,860
- Portland, OR$100,710
- Chicago, IL$96,430
- Seattle, WA$96,250
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Winchester: questions
How much do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Winchester?
$27.64 an hour on average, and $27.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Winchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Winchester?
About $45,882 a year ($3,823 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,490.
Do plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Winchester than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($72,170).
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 47-2152; area Winchester, VA-WV (49020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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