Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $51,000 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.52
10th percentile $35,180
90th percentile $72,960
Employed locally 60
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,180
    25th
    $44,800
    50th (median)
    $51,000
    75th
    $61,620
    90th
    $72,960

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sheet Metal Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $103,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,680
    Napa, CA $100,950
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $100,470
    Salinas, CA $99,110

    Nearby metros — Sheet Metal Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Corpus Christi, TX $64,330
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,920
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,270
    Odessa, TX $56,510
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $54,830

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,940
    Electricians $47,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,260
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $39,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Abilene, TX is $24.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.35 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Abilene, TX is 16.2% below the national median of $60,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sheet Metal Workers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,180 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,800.