Sheet Metal Workers Salary in New York
Median Annual Salary
$73,470
$35.32/hr
Salary Range
$43,260 – $120,490
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
6,190
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.2%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$63,555
real purchasing power
20.7% above the national median ($60,850)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$43,260 (entry)$73,470 (median)$120,490 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+16.9%
$8,800 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $84,150 | 40 |
| Glens Falls | $82,930 | 40 |
| Elmira | $80,960 | 240 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $77,350 | 4,560 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $71,570 | 230 |
| Kingston | $67,810 | 50 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $67,290 | 400 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $65,640 | 260 |
| Binghamton | $62,010 | 70 |
| Syracuse | $61,660 | 180 |
| Rochester | $59,570 | 570 |
| Utica-Rome | $58,540 | 60 |
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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.