Sheet Metal Workers Salary (2025)
Based on 119,770 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $38,630 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $47,830 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $61,800 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $81,610 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $105,650 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$39K
25th
$48K
Median
$62K
75th
$82K
90th
$106K
Highest Paying States for Sheet Metal Workers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $101,200 |
| Hawaii | $91,310 |
| New Jersey | $88,620 |
| California | $85,580 |
| Alaska | $83,980 |
| Illinois | $81,960 |
| Oregon | $80,290 |
| Massachusetts | $78,900 |
| Minnesota | $78,420 |
| New York | $77,240 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Sheet Metal Workers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $101,200 per year, while New York has an average of $77,240 — a difference of $23,960. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Sheet Metal Workers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 119,770 workers were employed as Sheet Metal Workerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $67,850 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-2211