Sheet Metal Workers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $65,640 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.56
10th percentile $47,530
90th percentile $91,830
Employed locally 260
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,530
    25th
    $60,550
    50th (median)
    $65,640
    75th
    $79,160
    90th
    $91,830

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 24% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,970
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $84,150
    Glens Falls, NY $82,930
    Elmira, NY $80,960
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $77,350
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,570

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,560
    Carpenters $61,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,800
    Electricians $72,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Albany, NY is $31.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in Albany, NY is 7.9% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,530 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,550.