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, 2019–2024
+16.9%
$8,800 total
Best States for Sheet Metal Workers
See full rankings →State Rankings
| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New JerseyNJ | $94,310 |
| 2 | IllinoisIL | $93,570 |
| 3 | WashingtonWA | $93,230 |
| 4 | HawaiiHI | $91,540 |
| 5 | AlaskaAK | $82,750 |
| 6 | CaliforniaCA | $79,630 |
| 7 | MassachusettsMA | $79,260 |
| 8 | North DakotaND | $78,910 |
| 9 | District of ColumbiaDC | $76,450 |
| 10 | WisconsinWI | $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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