Best Paying Industries for Sheet Metal Workers
$60,850
National Median Salary
71
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $101,870 | +67.4% | 310 |
| 2 | Hospitals | $99,120 | +62.9% | 40 |
| 3 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $99,120 | +62.9% | 30 |
| 4 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $92,540 | +52.1% | 200 |
| 5 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $89,390 | +46.9% | 70 |
| 6 | Air Transportation | $85,880 | +41.1% | 830 |
| 7 | Scheduled Air Transportation | $85,880 | +41.1% | — |
| 8 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | $83,970 | +38.0% | — |
| 9 | Rail Transportation | $83,330 | +36.9% | 500 |
| 10 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $80,030 | +31.5% | 80 |
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