Sheet Metal Worker Salary in United States

Sheet Metal Workers in United States have a median annual salary of $61,800, which works out to about $29.71 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $47,830 to $81,610, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Sheet Metal Worker pay in United States at a glance

Median annual salary

$61,800

Median hourly wage

$29.71/hr

Average annual salary

$67,850

Average hourly wage

$32.62/hr

25th percentile

$47,830

75th percentile

$81,610

10th percentile

$38,630

90th percentile

$105,650

People employed

119,770

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid sheet metal worker roles in United States.

10th percentile
$38,630
25th percentile
$47,830
Median percentile
$61,800
75th percentile
$81,610
90th percentile
$105,650

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How much does a sheet metal worker make in United States?

Half of sheet metal worker roles in United States report earning more than $61,800 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $67,850 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $47,830 and a quarter are above $81,610, so most sheet metal worker pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect sheet metal worker pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.