Sheet Metal Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for sheet metal workers is $61,800 a year. By state, it ranges from $45,820 in Arkansas to $98,550 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,630
- 25th percentile
- $47,830
- Median
- $61,800
- 75th percentile
- $81,610
- Top 10%
- $105,650
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 119,770 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $98,550 | +59% | $57,650 | $149,260 | 3,440 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $96,350 | +56% | $52,730 | $118,960 | 490 |
| 3 | Alaska | $94,600 | +53% | $49,300 | $116,580 | 240 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $92,840 | +50% | $46,290 | $130,630 | 2,790 |
| 5 | Illinois | $86,630 | +40% | $42,220 | $117,910 | 3,260 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $82,100 | +33% | $46,440 | $121,050 | 2,890 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $78,750 | +27% | $49,780 | $93,940 | 1,480 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $77,760 | +26% | $45,160 | $107,060 | 3,180 |
| 9 | California | $76,590 | +24% | $47,410 | $132,190 | 8,390 |
| 10 | Ohio | $74,790 | +21% | $43,200 | $94,240 | 4,180 |
| 11 | New York | $73,760 | +19% | $40,330 | $126,090 | 6,570 |
| 12 | Oregon | $73,750 | +19% | $48,150 | $120,600 | 3,250 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $72,970 | +18% | $47,520 | $116,990 | 2,980 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $72,390 | +17% | $38,170 | $76,020 | 540 |
| 15 | Iowa | $66,460 | +8% | $43,770 | $91,450 | 1,650 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $65,640 | +6% | $46,000 | $79,090 | 2,820 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $65,180 | +5% | $48,080 | $84,740 | 290 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $65,100 | +5% | $42,670 | $81,980 | 370 |
| 19 | Michigan | $64,490 | +4% | $40,940 | $96,390 | 4,000 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $64,440 | +4% | $32,140 | $94,980 | 440 |
| 21 | Indiana | $64,040 | +4% | $42,620 | $104,080 | 4,580 |
| 22 | Missouri | $63,560 | +3% | $38,090 | $110,580 | 2,640 |
| 23 | Utah | $63,140 | +2% | $44,360 | $85,770 | 1,810 |
| 24 | Kansas | $62,670 | +1% | $38,690 | $108,530 | 1,730 |
| 25 | Maryland | $62,560 | +1% | $46,800 | $84,650 | 1,940 |
| 26 | Maine | $62,120 | +1% | $47,930 | $75,490 | 830 |
| 27 | Delaware | $61,460 | −1% | $37,290 | $85,790 | 440 |
| 28 | Montana | $61,420 | −1% | $44,310 | $84,220 | 410 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $61,400 | −1% | $45,660 | $126,430 | 3,260 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $60,680 | −2% | $40,570 | $85,310 | 2,210 |
| 31 | New Hampshire | $59,800 | −3% | $34,170 | $79,930 | 760 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $59,170 | −4% | $38,710 | $79,360 | 1,850 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $58,740 | −5% | $42,350 | $72,400 | 160 |
| 34 | Vermont | $58,250 | −6% | $42,920 | $82,940 | 370 |
| 35 | Colorado | $57,880 | −6% | $43,780 | $83,550 | 1,660 |
| 36 | Georgia | $56,800 | −8% | $38,820 | $76,900 | 3,590 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $56,720 | −8% | $36,410 | $84,690 | 640 |
| 38 | Texas | $54,240 | −12% | $37,010 | $78,400 | 9,540 |
| 39 | Virginia | $52,220 | −16% | $37,440 | $73,640 | 4,520 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $50,730 | −18% | $37,280 | $78,020 | 2,780 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $50,320 | −19% | $34,650 | $77,790 | 1,080 |
| 42 | Arizona | $50,260 | −19% | $36,350 | $80,750 | 3,060 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $49,920 | −19% | $37,090 | $76,300 | 1,710 |
| 44 | Florida | $49,640 | −20% | $36,140 | $71,740 | 8,040 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $49,500 | −20% | $36,560 | $70,630 | 1,260 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $47,800 | −23% | $38,420 | $86,780 | 320 |
| 47 | Alabama | $47,530 | −23% | $35,510 | $71,270 | 1,450 |
| 48 | Nevada | $46,730 | −24% | $38,120 | $121,730 | 1,270 |
| 49 | Idaho | $46,350 | −25% | $36,340 | $78,470 | 1,290 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $45,820 | −26% | $35,800 | $57,380 | 1,230 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Sheet Metal Workers salary questions
Which state pays sheet metal workers the most?
Washington, with a median of $98,550 a year (+59% vs. the national median of $61,800). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays sheet metal workers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $45,820 a year (−26% vs. national).
Where do most sheet metal workers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 9,540, with a median of $54,240.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.