Sheet Metal Workers

Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment for HVAC and other systems.

SOC Code: 47-2211 | Category: Construction

National Median Salary

$60,850

$29.26/hr

Total Employment

117,470

10-Year Growth

+5.2%

Top-Paying State

New Jersey ($94,310)

+5.2% projected growth

Faster than average (national avg: +4%, +1.2pp)

Salary by Percentile

Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners

$38,030 (entry)$60,850 (median)$102,680 (top)

Salary Trend

Median salary, 20192024

+16.9%

$8,800 total

Best States for Sheet Metal Workers

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State Rankings

Rank StateMedian
1New JerseyNJ$94,310
2IllinoisIL$93,570
3WashingtonWA$93,230
4HawaiiHI$91,540
5AlaskaAK$82,750
6CaliforniaCA$79,630
7MassachusettsMA$79,260
8North DakotaND$78,910
9District of ColumbiaDC$76,450
10WisconsinWI$75,970

About Sheet Metal Workers

Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment for HVAC and other systems.

Sheet Metal Workers Salary by State

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