Sheet Metal Workers
Occupation
$60,850
National Median Salary
$29.26
Median Hourly Wage
117,470
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
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 |
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
