Sheet Metal Workers

Occupation

$60,850
National Median Salary
$29.26
Median Hourly Wage
117,470
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$38,030
$47,290
$60,850
$79,620
$102,680

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+35.0%
10 Year Change
$45,070
2014 Median
$60,850
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Sheet Metal Workers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $101,870 310
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals $99,120 30
Hospitals $99,120 40
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $92,540 200
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $89,390 70

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Top Paying States for Sheet Metal Workers

State Annual Median Employment
New Jersey $94,310 1,690
Illinois $93,570 4,240
Washington $93,230 3,870
Hawaii $91,540 430
Alaska $82,750 210

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Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Hospitals General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Air Transportation Scheduled Air Transportation Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing Rail Transportation Elementary and Secondary Schools Other Building Equipment Contractors Motor Vehicle Manufacturing