CONSTRUCTION TRADES
PAY IN VIRGINIA.
BLS wage data for 14 of 17 trades in Virginia. Sorted by median hourly pay — highest first.
Construction Supervisor
SOC 47-1011 · 24,170 workers
$36.84
/hr median · 2024
Instrument Technician
SOC 49-9069 · 160 workers
$31.76
/hr median · 2024
Crane Operator
SOC 53-7021 · 1,280 workers
$31.44
/hr median · 2024
Electrician
SOC 47-2111 · 24,300 workers
$29.62
/hr median · 2024
Boilermaker
SOC 47-2011 · 200 workers
$29.06
/hr median · 2024
Pipefitter
SOC 47-2152 · 13,190 workers
$28.64
/hr median · 2024
Plumber
SOC 47-2152 · 13,190 workers
$28.64
/hr median · 2024
Sheet Metal Worker
SOC 47-2211 · 3,870 workers
$28.12
/hr median · 2024
Ironworker
SOC 47-2221 · 1,190 workers
$27.97
/hr median · 2024
Welder
SOC 51-4121 · 10,690 workers
$27.57
/hr median · 2024
Operating Engineer
SOC 47-2073 · 11,280 workers
$25.11
/hr median · 2024
Millwright
SOC 49-9044 · 850 workers
$24.18
/hr median · 2024
Carpenter
SOC 47-2031 · 18,340 workers
$24.15
/hr median · 2024
Painter
SOC 47-2141 · 5,300 workers
$21.48
/hr median · 2024
Insulator
SOC 47-2131
$21.29
/hr median · 2024
Roustabout (Oil/Gas)
SOC 47-5071
data pending
Derrick Operator
SOC 47-5011
data pending