Sheet Metal Workers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for sheet metal workers in the United States was $61,800 ($29.71 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,630 | $18.57 |
| 25th | $47,830 | $22.99 |
| Median | $61,800 | $29.71 |
| 75th | $81,610 | $39.24 |
| 90th | $105,650 | $50.79 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-2211
- Total U.S. employment: 119,770
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $38,630, median pay is $61,800, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $105,650.
At $29.71 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $61,797 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $61,800.
Sheet Metal Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47,530 | $22.85 | -23.1% | 1,450 |
| Alaska | $94,600 | $45.48 | +53.1% | 240 |
| Arizona | $50,260 | $24.16 | -18.7% | 3,060 |
| Arkansas | $45,820 | $22.03 | -25.9% | 1,230 |
| California | $76,590 | $36.82 | +23.9% | 8,390 |
| Colorado | $57,880 | $27.83 | -6.3% | 1,660 |
| Connecticut | $78,750 | $37.86 | +27.4% | 1,480 |
| Delaware | $61,460 | $29.55 | -0.6% | 440 |
| Florida | $49,640 | $23.87 | -19.7% | 8,040 |
| Georgia | $56,800 | $27.31 | -8.1% | 3,590 |
| Hawaii | $96,350 | $46.32 | +55.9% | 490 |
| Idaho | $46,350 | $22.29 | -25.0% | 1,290 |
| Illinois | $86,630 | $41.65 | +40.2% | 3,260 |
| Indiana | $64,040 | $30.79 | +3.6% | 4,580 |
| Iowa | $66,460 | $31.95 | +7.5% | 1,650 |
| Kansas | $62,670 | $30.13 | +1.4% | 1,730 |
| Kentucky | $60,680 | $29.17 | -1.8% | 2,210 |
| Louisiana | $50,320 | $24.19 | -18.6% | 1,080 |
| Maine | $62,120 | $29.87 | +0.5% | 830 |
| Maryland | $62,560 | $30.08 | +1.2% | 1,940 |
| Massachusetts | $82,100 | $39.47 | +32.8% | 2,890 |
| Michigan | $64,490 | $31.01 | +4.4% | 4,000 |
| Minnesota | $72,970 | $35.08 | +18.1% | 2,980 |
| Mississippi | $49,500 | $23.80 | -19.9% | 1,260 |
| Missouri | $63,560 | $30.56 | +2.8% | 2,640 |
| Montana | $61,420 | $29.53 | -0.6% | 410 |
| Nebraska | $64,440 | $30.98 | +4.3% | 440 |
| Nevada | $46,730 | $22.47 | -24.4% | 1,270 |
| New Hampshire | $59,800 | $28.75 | -3.2% | 760 |
| New Jersey | $92,840 | $44.64 | +50.2% | 2,790 |
| New Mexico | $56,720 | $27.27 | -8.2% | 640 |
| New York | $73,760 | $35.46 | +19.4% | 6,570 |
| North Carolina | $50,730 | $24.39 | -17.9% | 2,780 |
| North Dakota | $65,180 | $31.34 | +5.5% | 290 |
| Ohio | $74,790 | $35.96 | +21.0% | 4,180 |
| Oklahoma | $65,640 | $31.56 | +6.2% | 2,820 |
| Oregon | $73,750 | $35.46 | +19.3% | 3,250 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,400 | $29.52 | -0.6% | 3,260 |
| Rhode Island | $65,100 | $31.30 | +5.3% | 370 |
| South Carolina | $49,920 | $24.00 | -19.2% | 1,710 |
| South Dakota | $47,800 | $22.98 | -22.7% | 320 |
| Tennessee | $59,170 | $28.45 | -4.3% | 1,850 |
| Texas | $54,240 | $26.08 | -12.2% | 9,540 |
| Utah | $63,140 | $30.36 | +2.2% | 1,810 |
| Vermont | $58,250 | $28.00 | -5.7% | 370 |
| Virginia | $52,220 | $25.10 | -15.5% | 4,520 |
| Washington | $98,550 | $47.38 | +59.5% | 3,440 |
| West Virginia | $72,390 | $34.81 | +17.1% | 540 |
| Wisconsin | $77,760 | $37.38 | +25.8% | 3,180 |
| Wyoming | $58,740 | $28.24 | -5.0% | 160 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $36,280/yr
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers — $33,980/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for sheet metal workers?
The median annual wage for sheet metal workers is $61,800 ($29.71 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays sheet metal workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many sheet metal workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 119,770 sheet metal workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do sheet metal workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $29.71. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.