How Much Does a Sheet Metal Worker Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$61,800
Sheet metal workers in the U.S. earn a median of $61,800 a year, or $29.71 an hour. Half of sheet metal workers earn more than $61,800 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $105,650.
Pay percentiles for sheet metal workers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18.57 | $38,630 |
| 25th | $22.99 | $47,830 |
| 50th (median) | $29.71 | $61,800 |
| 75th | $39.24 | $81,610 |
| 90th | $50.79 | $105,650 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Sheet Metal Workers (SOC 47-2211). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for sheet metal workers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $98,550 | $47.38 | +59% |
| Hawaii | $96,350 | $46.32 | +56% |
| Alaska | $94,600 | $45.48 | +53% |
| New Jersey | $92,840 | $44.64 | +50% |
| Illinois | $86,630 | $41.65 | +40% |
| Massachusetts | $82,100 | $39.47 | +33% |
| Connecticut | $78,750 | $37.86 | +27% |
| Wisconsin | $77,760 | $37.38 | +26% |
| California | $76,590 | $36.82 | +24% |
| Ohio | $74,790 | $35.96 | +21% |
| United States | $61,800 | $29.71 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many sheet metal workers are there?
BLS counts about 119,770 sheet metal workers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in Texas (9,540), California (8,390) and Florida (8,040).
The mean (average) annual wage is $67,850, higher than the median of $61,800.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,150
- Biweekly
- $2,377
- Weekly
- $1,188
- Daily (8 hours)
- $238
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do sheet metal workers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for sheet metal workers is $29.71. The middle 50% earn between $22.99 and $39.24 an hour.
Which state pays sheet metal workers the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for sheet metal workers at $98,550, +59% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for sheet metal workers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of sheet metal workers earn less than $38,630 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.