Shipfitter Salary in Virginia

How much does a Shipfitter make in Virginia?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Shipfitter in Virginia is $49,468 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Shipfitter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,708
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,801 to $61,633
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,910

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Shipfitter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,633	$5,136	$1,185	$30
Average	$49,468	$4,122	$951	$24
25th Percentile	$40,801	$3,400	$785	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Shipfitter Salaries

A Shipfitter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Shipfitter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Shipfitters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,391.
California: $54,184.
Massachusetts: $53,462.

District of Columbia $54,391 California $54,184 Massachusetts $53,462 Washington $53,266 New Jersey $53,246 Alaska $53,177 Connecticut $52,499 New York $52,224

Hawaii $51,345 Rhode Island $50,932 Maryland $50,652 Minnesota $50,269 Colorado $50,122 Illinois $50,073 Oregon $49,886 Delaware $49,748

New Hampshire $49,662 Virginia $49,468 Pennsylvania $48,904 Nevada $48,619 North Dakota $48,525 Michigan $48,378 Wisconsin $48,324 Vermont $48,216

Texas $47,916 Maine $47,896 Arizona $47,867 Ohio $47,833 Georgia $47,381 Indiana $47,155 Wyoming $47,110 Utah $47,042

Iowa $47,012 Kansas $46,776 Louisiana $46,708 North Carolina $46,683 Missouri $46,673 Florida $46,482 Montana $46,379 Nebraska $46,280

Kentucky $46,226 South Carolina $46,030 Tennessee $45,907 Idaho $45,858 New Mexico $45,499 Oklahoma $45,421 Alabama $45,131 South Dakota $44,644

Arkansas $44,379 West Virginia $44,237 Mississippi $43,809

Top Paying Cities for Shipfitters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $45,494
Lambsburg: $45,591
Laurel Fork: $45,642

Ivanhoe, VA $45,494 Lambsburg, VA $45,591 Laurel Fork, VA $45,642 Marion, VA $45,257 Max Meadows, VA $45,567 Meadowview, VA $44,849 Mouth Of Wilson, VA $45,213 Rocky Gap, VA $45,238

Ruther Glen, VA $47,720 Sealston, VA $48,954 Sharps, VA $47,510 Spotsylvania, VA $48,166 Sparta, VA $47,913 Stafford, VA $50,368 Stratford, VA $48,439 Tappahannock, VA $47,804

Thornburg, VA $48,324 Unionville, VA $47,540 Village, VA $47,744 Warsaw, VA $47,913 Weems, VA $46,973 Sandy Point, VA $47,976 White Stone, VA $46,842 Wicomico Church, VA $47,184

Woodford, VA $48,127 Zacata, VA $48,289 Winchester, VA $48,063 Bentonville, VA $47,650 Berryville, VA $48,756 Boyce, VA $48,845 Brucetown, VA $48,094 Chester Gap, VA $48,560

Clear Brook, VA $47,853 Cross Junction, VA $46,300 Fishers Hill, VA $46,966 Flint Hill, VA $48,297 Front Royal, VA $48,325 Gore, VA $46,560 Hume, VA $48,950 Huntly, VA $48,378

Strasburg, VA $46,783 Linden, VA $49,069 Markham, VA $49,058 Maurertown, VA $46,147 Middletown, VA $47,697 Millwood, VA $48,758 Rileyville, VA $47,117 Earlysville, VA $46,426

Esmont, VA $45,997 Faber, VA $45,793 Fishersville, VA $46,219 Free Union, VA $46,350 Gordonsville, VA $46,835 Greenwood, VA $46,163 Ivy, VA $46,446 Keene, VA $46,183

Keswick, VA $46,538 Locust Dale, VA $47,045 Lovingston, VA $45,302 Lyndhurst, VA $45,643 Montpelier Station, VA $46,847 Nellysford, VA $45,696 North Garden, VA $46,137 Orange, VA $47,305

Palmyra, VA $46,558 Piney River, VA $45,091 Quinque, VA $46,545 Roseland, VA $45,264 Ruckersville, VA $46,525 Schuyler, VA $45,835 Shipman, VA $45,295 Somerset, VA $46,849

Stanardsville, VA $46,390 Troy, VA $46,609 Tyro, VA $45,388 Waynesboro, VA $46,290 White Hall, VA $46,373 Woodberry Forest, VA $47,030 Achilles, VA $46,315 Amelia Court House, VA $47,175

Ark, VA $46,610 Arvonia, VA $46,196 Ashland, VA $47,634 Aylett, VA $47,657 Barhamsville, VA $46,970 Beaumont, VA $47,164 Beaverdam, VA $47,630 Bena, VA $46,302

Bohannon, VA $46,492 Bremo Bluff, VA $46,496 Bruington, VA $47,561 Bumpass, VA $47,558 Cardinal, VA $46,512 Cartersville, VA $46,881 Charles City, VA $47,264 Christchurch, VA $46,879

Church View, VA $46,987 Cobbs Creek, VA $46,641 Columbia, VA $46,759 Crozier, VA $47,478 Cumberland, VA $46,499 Deltaville, VA $46,680 Diggs, VA $46,510 Redwood, VA $45,263

Rich Creek, VA $45,418 Ridgeway, VA $45,734 Riner, VA $45,413 Ripplemead, VA $45,295 Rocky Mount, VA $45,304 Salem, VA $45,083 Sandy Level, VA $45,401 Shawsville, VA $45,222

Spencer, VA $45,723 Staffordsville, VA $45,495 Stanleytown, VA $45,809 Stuart, VA $45,711 Thaxton, VA $45,168 Troutville, VA $45,151 Union Hall, VA $45,312 Vesta, VA $45,653

Villamont, VA $45,146 Vinton, VA $45,061 Wirtz, VA $45,173 Woolwine, VA $45,621 Bristol, VA $43,949 Abingdon, VA $44,601 Andover, VA $44,469 Appalachia, VA $44,469

Bee, VA $45,018 Ben Hur, VA $44,653 Big Stone Gap, VA $44,072 Birchleaf, VA $45,062 Blackwater, VA $44,127 Castlewood, VA $44,256 Cleveland, VA $44,793 Clinchco, VA $45,023

Clintwood, VA $44,972 Coeburn, VA $44,543 Damascus, VA $44,951 Dante, VA $44,796 Davenport, VA $45,106 Dryden, VA $44,217 Duffield, VA $43,842 Dungannon, VA $44,002

East Stone Gap, VA $44,165 Ewing, VA $45,217 Fort Blackmore, VA $43,720 Gate City, VA $43,422 Haysi, VA $45,281 Hiltons, VA $43,524 Honaker, VA $45,043 Jonesville, VA $44,762

Keokee, VA $44,347 Lebanon, VA $44,619 Mc Clure, VA $44,805 Mendota, VA $43,963 Nickelsville, VA $43,779 Nora, VA $44,687 Norton, VA $44,516 Pennington Gap, VA $44,336

Pound, VA $44,700 Rosedale, VA $44,994 Rose Hill, VA $45,138 Saint Charles, VA $44,597 Saint Paul, VA $44,538 Weber City, VA $43,289 Whitetop, VA $45,127 Wise, VA $44,636

Pulaski, VA $45,611 Atkins, VA $45,226 Austinville, VA $45,592 Barren Springs, VA $45,630 Bastian, VA $45,232 Bland, VA $45,339 Broadford, VA $45,185 Cana, VA $45,661

Ceres, VA $45,189 Chilhowie, VA $45,174 Cripple Creek, VA $45,378 Crockett, VA $45,368 Draper, VA $45,573 Dugspur, VA $45,607 Elk Creek, VA $45,346 Emory, VA $45,046

Fancy Gap, VA $45,622 Fries, VA $45,499 Galax, VA $45,573 Glade Spring, VA $44,957 Rural Retreat, VA $45,310 Saltville, VA $45,194 Speedwell, VA $45,340 Sugar Grove, VA $45,237

Tannersville, VA $45,158 Troutdale, VA $45,205 Willis, VA $45,583 Woodlawn, VA $45,601 Wytheville, VA $45,473 Staunton, VA $46,234 Augusta Springs, VA $46,038 Bacova, VA $45,822

Blue Grass, VA $45,840 Brownsburg, VA $45,567 Buena Vista, VA $45,193 Churchville, VA $46,362 Clifton Forge, VA $45,667 Covington, VA $45,420 Craigsville, VA $46,043 Crimora, VA $46,410

Deerfield, VA $46,079 Doe Hill, VA $46,040 Fairfield, VA $45,499 Fort Defiance, VA $46,444 Glen Wilton, VA $45,494 Goshen, VA $45,845 Greenville, VA $45,817 Grottoes, VA $46,453

Head Waters, VA $46,116 Hot Springs, VA $45,694 Iron Gate, VA $45,745 Lexington, VA $45,579 Low Moor, VA $45,639 Mc Dowell, VA $46,058 Middlebrook, VA $45,828 Millboro, VA $45,864

Mint Spring, VA $46,058 Montebello, VA $45,410 Monterey, VA $45,926 Mount Sidney, VA $46,465 Mustoe, VA $46,002 New Hope, VA $46,437 Port Republic, VA $46,428 Raphine, VA $45,622

Rockbridge Baths, VA $45,667 Selma, VA $45,683 Steeles Tavern, VA $45,715 Stuarts Draft, VA $45,886 Swoope, VA $46,152 Verona, VA $46,465 Vesuvius, VA $45,308 Warm Springs, VA $45,836

West Augusta, VA $46,180 Weyers Cave, VA $46,476 Williamsville, VA $46,084 Lynchburg, VA $44,517 Altavista, VA $44,939 Alton, VA $45,921 Amherst, VA $44,819 Appomattox, VA $44,900

Bedford, VA $45,174 Big Island, VA $44,926 Blairs, VA $45,910 Brookneal, VA $45,117 Buffalo Junction, VA $46,067 Callands, VA $45,688 Chatham, VA $45,726 Clifford, VA $44,888

Clover, VA $45,809 Cluster Springs, VA $46,064 Coleman Falls, VA $44,701 Concord, VA $44,578 Crystal Hill, VA $45,738 Danville, VA $45,947 Hillsville, VA $45,661 Carson, VA $47,420

Hiwassee, VA $45,511 Independence, VA $45,353 Annandale, VA $53,963 Burke, VA $53,458 Dumfries, VA $51,893 Dunn Loring, VA $54,033 Fairfax, VA $53,226 Fairfax Station, VA $53,081

Falls Church, VA $54,080 Fort Belvoir, VA $53,426 Great Falls, VA $53,227 Greenway, VA $54,079 Lorton, VA $53,124 Merrifield, VA $53,908 Mc Lean, VA $54,074 West Mclean, VA $54,079

Mount Vernon, VA $53,626 Newington, VA $53,503 Dry Fork, VA $45,821 Brooke, VA $50,002 Evington, VA $44,764 Forest, VA $44,676 Gladstone, VA $44,939 Gladys, VA $44,940

Glasgow, VA $45,227 Goode, VA $44,824 Gretna, VA $45,400 Halifax, VA $45,908 Howardsville, VA $45,834 Hurt, VA $45,146 Java, VA $45,673 Ararat, VA $45,650

Axton, VA $45,791 Bassett, VA $45,758 Belspring, VA $45,520 Bent Mountain, VA $45,134 Blacksburg, VA $45,306 Blue Ridge, VA $45,119 Boones Mill, VA $45,102 Buchanan, VA $45,271

Callaway, VA $45,220 Christiansburg, VA $45,310 Cascade, VA $45,751 Catawba, VA $45,194 Check, VA $45,290 Claudville, VA $45,623 Cloverdale, VA $45,035 Collinsville, VA $45,910

Copper Hill, VA $45,231 Critz, VA $45,696 Daleville, VA $45,081 Dublin, VA $45,544 Eagle Rock, VA $45,402 Eggleston, VA $45,453 Elliston, VA $45,184 Ferrum, VA $45,473

Fieldale, VA $45,845 Fincastle, VA $45,222 Floyd, VA $45,477 Glade Hill, VA $45,274 Glen Lyn, VA $45,308 Goodview, VA $45,114 Hardy, VA $45,095 Henry, VA $45,541

Huddleston, VA $45,263 Keeling, VA $45,865 Chester, VA $47,644 Chesterfield, VA $47,615 Church Road, VA $47,458 Colonial Heights, VA $47,663 Courtland, VA $46,518 Dendron, VA $46,657

Dewitt, VA $47,306 Dinwiddie, VA $47,435 Disputanta, VA $47,474 Dolphin, VA $46,786 Drewryville, VA $46,416 Ebony, VA $46,096 Elberon, VA $46,465 Emporia, VA $46,521

Ford, VA $47,348 Franklin, VA $46,375 Freeman, VA $46,776 Gasburg, VA $46,195 Hopewell, VA $47,565 Ivor, VA $46,449 Jarratt, VA $46,922 Lawrenceville, VA $46,613

Mc Kenney, VA $47,182 Meredithville, VA $46,546 Newsoms, VA $46,221 Prince George, VA $47,610 Rawlings, VA $47,000 Sedley, VA $46,580 Skippers, VA $46,335 Spring Grove, VA $46,910

Stony Creek, VA $47,180 Surry, VA $46,351 Sussex, VA $47,074 Sutherland, VA $47,570 Valentines, VA $46,238 Wakefield, VA $46,639 Warfield, VA $47,039 Waverly, VA $47,006

White Plains, VA $46,213 Wilsons, VA $47,207 Yale, VA $46,883 Zuni, VA $46,431 Claremont, VA $46,972 Farmville, VA $46,092 Baskerville, VA $46,016 Indian Valley, VA $45,543

Mc Coy, VA $45,444 Martinsville, VA $45,834 Meadows Of Dan, VA $45,665 Moneta, VA $45,189 Montvale, VA $45,188 Narrows, VA $45,445 Newbern, VA $45,484 New Castle, VA $45,224

Newport, VA $45,327 New River, VA $45,610 Oriskany, VA $45,312 Paint Bank, VA $45,241 Parrott, VA $45,466 Patrick Springs, VA $45,748 Pearisburg, VA $45,490 Pembroke, VA $45,489

Penhook, VA $45,425 Pilot, VA $45,326 Pittsville, VA $45,402 Radford, VA $45,559 Long Island, VA $45,110 Lowry, VA $44,909 Lynch Station, VA $45,115 Madison Heights, VA $44,518

Monroe, VA $44,740 Naruna, VA $44,974 Nathalie, VA $45,518 Natural Bridge, VA $45,370 Natural Bridge Station, VA $45,174 Nelson, VA $46,134 Norwood, VA $45,111 Ringgold, VA $45,881

Rustburg, VA $44,620 Scottsburg, VA $45,970 Scottsville, VA $46,219 South Boston, VA $46,011 Spout Spring, VA $44,702 Sutherlin, VA $45,885 Sweet Briar, VA $44,649 Vernon Hill, VA $45,831

Virgilina, VA $46,025 Wingina, VA $45,378 Amonate, VA $45,278 Bandy, VA $45,178 Big Rock, VA $45,424 Bishop, VA $45,183 Bluefield, VA $45,322 Boissevain, VA $45,211

Breaks, VA $45,350 Burkes Garden, VA $45,229 Cedar Bluff, VA $45,295 Doran, VA $45,482 Falls Mills, VA $45,211 Grundy, VA $45,500 Horsepen, VA $45,201 Hurley, VA $45,266

Jewell Ridge, VA $45,295 Keen Mountain, VA $45,472 Mavisdale, VA $45,300 Maxie, VA $45,433 North Tazewell, VA $45,288 Oakwood, VA $45,498 Pilgrims Knob, VA $45,374 Pocahontas, VA $45,226

Pounding Mill, VA $45,359 Raven, VA $45,460 Red Ash, VA $45,502 Richlands, VA $45,476 Rowe, VA $45,316 Shortt Gap, VA $45,418 Swords Creek, VA $45,303 Tazewell, VA $45,217

Vansant, VA $45,304 Whitewood, VA $45,310 Wolford, VA $45,317 Boydton, VA $46,115 Bracey, VA $46,233 Brodnax, VA $46,411 Buckingham, VA $45,598 Burkeville, VA $46,304

Charlotte Court House, VA $45,641 Chase City, VA $45,877 Clarksville, VA $46,196 Crewe, VA $46,599 Cullen, VA $45,505 Dillwyn, VA $46,053 Drakes Branch, VA $45,872 Dundas, VA $46,554

Evergreen, VA $44,944 Fort Mitchell, VA $45,872 Green Bay, VA $46,048 Hampden Sydney, VA $46,161 Kenbridge, VA $46,305 Keysville, VA $45,868 La Crosse, VA $46,162 Lunenburg, VA $45,955

Meherrin, VA $45,960 Nottoway, VA $46,528 Pamplin, VA $45,352 Phenix, VA $45,147 Prospect, VA $45,637 Randolph, VA $45,715 Red House, VA $45,015 Red Oak, VA $45,936

Rice, VA $46,363 Saxe, VA $45,837 Skipwith, VA $45,968 South Hill, VA $46,145 Victoria, VA $46,117 Wylliesburg, VA $45,895 Roanoke, VA $45,003 Wachapreague, VA $46,728

Wardtown, VA $46,637 Wattsville, VA $46,772 Willis Wharf, VA $46,715 Windsor, VA $46,317 Withams, VA $46,735 Norfolk, VA $46,079 Newport News, VA $46,182 Fort Eustis, VA $46,200

Hampton, VA $46,211 Fort Monroe, VA $46,185 Poquoson, VA $46,195 Yorktown, VA $46,250 Lackey, VA $46,269 Seaford, VA $46,213 Portsmouth, VA $46,092 Fort Lee, VA $47,661

Petersburg, VA $47,661 Virginia State University, VA $47,661 Alberta, VA $46,719 Ammon, VA $47,345 Blackstone, VA $46,944 Boykins, VA $46,276 Branchville, VA $46,166 Capron, VA $46,504

Round Hill, VA $49,967 Catharpin, VA $51,839 Delaplane, VA $49,444 Ashburn, VA $52,053 Chantilly, VA $52,601 Gainesville, VA $51,417 Hamilton, VA $50,640 Lincoln, VA $50,590

Sterling, VA $52,687 Haymarket, VA $51,368 Herndon, VA $52,881 Leesburg, VA $51,235 Lovettsville, VA $50,100 Nokesville, VA $51,480 Upperville, VA $49,608 Warrenton, VA $49,788

Reston, VA $53,185 Waterford, VA $50,557 The Plains, VA $50,699 Doswell, VA $47,650 Dutton, VA $46,632 Fork Union, VA $46,639 Foster, VA $46,481 Glen Allen, VA $47,758

Gloucester, VA $46,582 Gloucester Point, VA $46,300 Goochland, VA $47,237 Grimstead, VA $46,598 Gum Spring, VA $47,237 Gwynn, VA $46,598 Hadensville, VA $47,163 Hallieford, VA $46,584

Hanover, VA $47,660 Hardyville, VA $46,722 Hartfield, VA $46,739 Hayes, VA $46,329 Henrico, VA $47,793 Hudgins, VA $46,562 Jamaica, VA $47,143 Jamestown, VA $46,436

Jetersville, VA $46,634 Kents Store, VA $46,744 King And Queen Court House, VA $47,215 King William, VA $47,459 Lanexa, VA $47,141 Lightfoot, VA $46,663 Little Plymouth, VA $47,155 Locust Hill, VA $46,879

Louisa, VA $47,229 Macon, VA $47,283 Maidens, VA $47,417 Manakin Sabot, VA $47,572 Mannboro, VA $47,263 Manquin, VA $47,598 Maryus, VA $46,306 Mascot, VA $47,017

Mathews, VA $46,509 Burgess, VA $47,315 Accomac, VA $46,691 Assawoman, VA $46,710 Atlantic, VA $46,773 Battery Park, VA $46,188 Belle Haven, VA $46,664 Birdsnest, VA $46,577

Bloxom, VA $46,763 Cape Charles, VA $46,513 Capeville, VA $46,522 Carrollton, VA $46,183 Carrsville, VA $46,394 Cheriton, VA $46,517 Chesapeake, VA $46,200 Chincoteague Island, VA $46,803

Wallops Island, VA $46,769 Craddockville, VA $46,672 Davis Wharf, VA $46,662 Eastville, VA $46,535 Exmore, VA $46,644 Franktown, VA $46,592 Greenbackville, VA $46,909 Greenbush, VA $46,775

Hacksneck, VA $46,645 Hallwood, VA $46,750 Harborton, VA $46,760 Horntown, VA $46,830 Oak Hall, VA $46,734 Isle Of Wight, VA $46,287 Jamesville, VA $46,619 Jenkins Bridge, VA $46,758

Keller, VA $46,702 Locustville, VA $46,700 Machipongo, VA $46,569 Mappsville, VA $46,740 Marionville, VA $46,569 Mears, VA $46,716 Melfa, VA $46,708 Modest Town, VA $46,829

Nassawadox, VA $46,617 Nelsonia, VA $46,832 New Church, VA $46,815 Onancock, VA $46,747 Onley, VA $46,695 Oyster, VA $46,528 Painter, VA $46,673 Parksley, VA $46,773

Pungoteague, VA $46,693 Quinby, VA $46,570 Rescue, VA $46,186 Sanford, VA $46,823 Saxis, VA $46,830 Seaview, VA $46,518 Smithfield, VA $46,236 Suffolk, VA $46,215

Tangier, VA $46,946 Tasley, VA $46,796 Temperanceville, VA $46,750 Townsend, VA $46,527 Virginia Beach, VA $46,816 Dulles, VA $53,199 Aldie, VA $51,520 Amissville, VA $49,014

Arcola, VA $52,037 Manassas, VA $52,122 Marshall, VA $49,733 Middleburg, VA $50,647 Catlett, VA $50,885 Centreville, VA $52,332 Clifton, VA $52,774 Orlean, VA $49,285

Paeonian Springs, VA $50,883 Paris, VA $49,285 Philomont, VA $50,497 Purcellville, VA $50,123 Bluemont, VA $49,452 Bristow, VA $51,718 Broad Run, VA $50,798 Calverton, VA $50,682

Casanova, VA $50,767 Rectortown, VA $49,671 Mechanicsville, VA $47,697 Midlothian, VA $47,625 Millers Tavern, VA $47,692 Mineral, VA $47,520 Moon, VA $46,529 Moseley, VA $47,466

New Canton, VA $46,438 New Kent, VA $47,436 New Point, VA $46,412 Newtown, VA $47,838 Norge, VA $46,732 North, VA $46,570 Oilville, VA $47,477 Onemo, VA $46,470

Ordinary, VA $46,369 Port Haywood, VA $46,405 Powhatan, VA $47,320 Providence Forge, VA $47,355 Quinton, VA $47,597 Rockville, VA $47,531 Ruthville, VA $47,257 Saint Stephens Church, VA $47,686

Saluda, VA $46,897 Sandston, VA $47,708 Sandy Hook, VA $47,227 Schley, VA $46,479 Severn, VA $46,331 Shacklefords, VA $46,922 State Farm, VA $47,440 Stevensville, VA $47,327

Studley, VA $47,694 Susan, VA $46,424 Toano, VA $46,879 Topping, VA $46,837 Trevilians, VA $47,199 Richmond, VA $47,806 Urbanna, VA $47,060 Wake, VA $46,766

Walkerton, VA $47,394 Ware Neck, VA $46,498 Water View, VA $47,050 West Point, VA $47,212 White Marsh, VA $46,421 Wicomico, VA $46,339 Williamsburg, VA $46,419 Woods Cross Roads, VA $46,587

Montpelier, VA $47,460 Oakton, VA $53,349 Occoquan, VA $52,956 Quantico, VA $51,196 Springfield, VA $53,823 Triangle, VA $51,566 Vienna, VA $53,823 Woodbridge, VA $52,573

Arlington, VA $54,094 Fort Myer, VA $54,095 Mattaponi, VA $47,036 Dhs, VA $54,095 Fort Valley, VA $46,767 Star Tannery, VA $46,309 Stephens City, VA $48,080 Stephenson, VA $48,112

Toms Brook, VA $46,741 White Post, VA $48,494 Woodstock, VA $46,354 Culpeper, VA $47,885 Aroda, VA $46,713 Banco, VA $46,871 Bealeton, VA $49,576 Boston, VA $47,758

Brandy Station, VA $48,725 Brightwood, VA $47,109 Castleton, VA $48,284 Elkwood, VA $48,661 Etlan, VA $47,000 Goldvein, VA $49,795 Graves Mill, VA $46,649 Haywood, VA $47,097

Hood, VA $46,355 Jeffersonton, VA $49,268 Leon, VA $47,308 Lignum, VA $48,380 Madison, VA $46,645 Midland, VA $50,069 Mitchells, VA $47,503 Oakpark, VA $46,941

Pratts, VA $46,639 Radiant, VA $46,812 Rapidan, VA $47,235 Remington, VA $49,182 Reva, VA $47,360 Richardsville, VA $48,784 Rixeyville, VA $48,657 Rochelle, VA $46,625

Somerville, VA $50,165 Sperryville, VA $47,314 Stevensburg, VA $48,477 Sumerduck, VA $49,195 Syria, VA $46,468 Viewtown, VA $48,689 Washington, VA $48,144 Wolftown, VA $46,358

Woodville, VA $47,781 Harrisonburg, VA $46,548 Basye, VA $46,176 Bergton, VA $46,033 Bridgewater, VA $46,461 Broadway, VA $46,317 Criders, VA $46,116 Dayton, VA $46,301

Edinburg, VA $46,254 Elkton, VA $46,394 Alexandria, VA $54,088 Fredericksburg, VA $49,008 Bowling Green, VA $48,057 Burr Hill, VA $48,063 Callao, VA $47,786 Caret, VA $48,356

Center Cross, VA $47,533 Champlain, VA $48,246 Coles Point, VA $48,427 Colonial Beach, VA $48,699 Corbin, VA $48,398 Dahlgren, VA $50,296 Dogue, VA $48,666 Dunnsville, VA $47,704

Edwardsville, VA $47,376 Farnham, VA $47,516 Garrisonville, VA $50,708 Hague, VA $48,076 Hartwood, VA $49,150 Haynesville, VA $48,036 Heathsville, VA $47,332 Hustle, VA $48,275

Irvington, VA $46,953 Jersey, VA $48,733 Kilmarnock, VA $46,993 King George, VA $49,494 Kinsale, VA $47,983 Ladysmith, VA $47,780 Lancaster, VA $47,108 Laneview, VA $47,222

Lively, VA $47,151 Locust Grove, VA $48,077 Loretto, VA $48,284 Lottsburg, VA $47,697 Merry Point, VA $47,034 Milford, VA $47,880 Mollusk, VA $47,051 Montross, VA $48,391

Morattico, VA $47,295 Mount Holly, VA $48,230 Ninde, VA $49,604 Nuttsville, VA $47,249 Oldhams, VA $47,945 Ophelia, VA $47,340 Partlow, VA $48,194 Port Royal, VA $48,271

Rappahannock Academy, VA $48,281 Reedville, VA $47,305 Rhoadesville, VA $47,623 Rollins Fork, VA $48,697 Fulks Run, VA $46,202 Hinton, VA $46,159 Keezletown, VA $46,384 Lacey Spring, VA $46,407

Linville, VA $46,383 Luray, VA $46,532 Mc Gaheysville, VA $46,437 Mount Crawford, VA $46,439 Mount Jackson, VA $46,287 Mount Solon, VA $46,294 New Market, VA $46,394 Orkney Springs, VA $46,187

Penn Laird, VA $46,458 Quicksburg, VA $46,333 Pleasant Valley, VA $46,433 Shenandoah, VA $46,410 Singers Glen, VA $46,380 Stanley, VA $46,414 Timberville, VA $46,402 Charlottesville, VA $46,485

Afton, VA $45,970 Arrington, VA $45,056 Barboursville, VA $46,666 Batesville, VA $46,375 Covesville, VA $45,974 Crozet, VA $46,397 Dyke, VA $46,374 Ruby, VA $50,466

Shipfitter Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Shipfitter salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $49,468. While startup companies pay approximate $49,468.

Shipfitter Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$49,468
Growth Stage	51~500	$49,468
Established	501~5000	$49,468
Enterprise	5000+	$49,468

Shipfitter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Shipfitter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$40,801

Average $49,468/year

$61,633

$3,400

Average $4,122/month

$5,136

$785

Average $951/week

$1,185

$20

Average $24/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,633	$5,136	$1,185	$30
Average	$49,468	$4,122	$951	$24
25th Percentile	$40,801	$3,400	$785	$20

Shipfitter Salary Growth & Career Path

Shipfitter

Roofer

Glass Cutter/Finisher

Locksmith

Upholsterer

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Shipfitter, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Shipfitter Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Roofer	$41,749	-16%
Glass Cutter/Finisher	$32,016	-35%
Locksmith	$55,565	12%
Upholsterer	$56,636	14%

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