Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. Work may involve any of the following: setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer; operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; or inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces. Includes sheet metal duct installers who install prefabricated sheet metal ducts used for heating, air conditioning, or other purposes.
Annual wage data for Sheet Metal Workers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
117,470
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $38,030. 25th percentile: U.S. $47,290. 50th percentile: U.S. $60,850. 75th percentile: U.S. $79,620. 90th percentile: U.S. $102,680. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $38,030 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $102,680 |
| Workers on average earn | $66,110 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
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