Sheet Metal Workers Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$79,630
$38.28/hr
Salary Range
$46,800 – $132,220
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
9,180
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.2%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$70,345
real purchasing power
30.9% above the national median ($60,850)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$46,800 (entry)$79,630 (median)$132,220 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+16.9%
$8,800 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $115,970 | 860 |
| Napa | $100,950 | 30 |
| Salinas | $99,110 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $98,140 | 1,020 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $79,890 | 40 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $78,930 | 90 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $78,770 | 1,620 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $78,560 | 2,770 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $78,510 | 120 |
| Modesto | $77,880 | 80 |
| Visalia | $77,800 | 80 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $77,020 | 590 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $76,530 | 140 |
| Fresno | $76,210 | 240 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $75,650 | 90 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $73,690 | 750 |
| Vallejo | $63,440 | 120 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $60,960 | 140 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.