Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $49,070 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.59
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $63,850
Employed locally 110
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $42,770
    50th (median)
    $49,070
    75th
    $59,310
    90th
    $63,850

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sheet Metal Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $103,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,680
    Napa, CA $100,950
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $100,470
    Salinas, CA $99,110

    Nearby metros — Sheet Metal Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,970
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $86,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,950
    Pennsylvania $69,240
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $69,150
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $65,920

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,110
    Electricians $56,840
    Carpenters $46,400
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,190
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Roanoke, VA is $23.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.53 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Roanoke, VA is 19.4% below the national median of $60,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sheet Metal Workers in Roanoke?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,770.