Sheet Metal Workers pay range in Winchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,450 or more. The middle half of sheet metal workers in Winchester earn between $44,910 and $51,790.
- $37K10th
- $45K25th
- $45KMedian
- $52K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,080 | $3,923 | $22.63 |
| Median | $44,910 | $3,742 | $21.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,910 | $3,742 | $21.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,790 | $4,316 | $24.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Sheet Metal Workers pay in Winchester vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Sheet metal workers in Winchester earn 15% less than the Virginia average ($55,090) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($67,850). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $61,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $47,080 | $44,910 | $37,090 | $60,450 | 80 |
| Virginia | $55,090 | $52,220 | $37,440 | $73,640 | 4,520 |
| United States | $67,850 | $61,800 | $38,630 | $105,650 | 119,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Sheet Metal Workers salary after taxes in Winchester
On the average salary of $47,080, a single filer in Winchester takes home about $38,116 a year, or $3,176 a month and $1,466 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 | $38,688 | $3,224 |
| Working in VA | $38,116 | $3,176 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Winchester a good place for sheet metal workers? 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 $47,080 buys what about $48,813 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Winchester ($47,070). A typical home costs $390,773, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Sheet Metal Workers salary in other Virginia cities
Winchester ranks 6th of 7 Virginia metro areas for this job; Virginia Beach pays the most ($58,580).
- Virginia Beach$58,580
- Charlottesville$53,620
- Richmond$52,490
- Lynchburg$49,470
- Roanoke$48,720
- Winchester$47,080
- Blacksburg$42,850
Highest-paying cities for sheet metal workers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($108,590).
- Seattle, WA$108,590
- San Francisco, CA$105,760
- San Jose, CA$105,710
- Olympia, WA$104,520
- Kennewick, WA$97,940
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Sheet Metal Workers salary in Winchester: questions
How much do sheet metal workers make an hour in Winchester?
$22.64 an hour on average, and $21.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level sheet metal workers salary in Winchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the sheet metal workers take-home pay in Winchester?
About $38,116 a year ($3,176 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,080.
Do sheet metal workers earn more in Winchester than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% less than the U.S. average for this job ($67,850).
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 47-2211; area Winchester, VA-WV (49020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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 1.55, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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